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Trip from Oregon, IL to Niles, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

94.8 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oregon, IL, IL

Oregon, IL

Brett Sayles

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Niles, IL

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Trip Overview

Oregon, IL to Niles, IL is 94.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded travel experience than a pure interstate trip. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day's travel, and should be manageable for most drivers looking for a direct connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Oregon, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 55.4 mi 59m
North 4th Street 21.2 mi 32m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway 7.4 mi 8m
East Touhy Avenue 4.6 mi 9m
West Touhy Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
I 39 0.6 mi <1m
South Elmhurst Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 55.4 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, IL and Niles, IL.

1

Start on IL 64

49 ft · 5 sec · West Washington Street
2

Turn right onto IL 2

21 mi · 32 min · North 4th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn left onto IL 2

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto US 20

7.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6

Continue on I 39; US 51

0.6 mi · 41 sec · I 39; US 51
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Chicago
8

Merge onto I 90

20 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

36 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 73 Toward Elmhurst Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road South Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road
13

Turn left onto IL 72

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on East Touhy Avenue

4.6 mi · 9 min · East Touhy Avenue
15

Turn left onto IL 43

0.5 mi · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto West Howard Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Howard Street
17

Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

14 ft · 0 sec · North Waukegan Road
Use the right lane.
18

Arrive at destination

North Waukegan Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under 2 hours, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. You could leave anytime in the morning or afternoon and still have plenty of daylight for your arrival. Since it's a single-day drive without extensive stretches of highway, you won't need to plan for significant rest stops, though quick breaks are always an option. Keep an eye on your fuel level; with an estimated cost of $14, it's a good idea to start with a full tank to ensure you don't have to stop unnecessarily. The prevalence of surface roads means you'll encounter varying speed limits, so staying aware of posted signs is key.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Oregon, IL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Niles, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oregon, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oregon, IL

This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Oregon, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 55.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

marine invertebrates of the class Anthozoa

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Coral, IL

47 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coral, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Oregon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break

Hazel's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oregon, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18157327017

Visit website

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Schaumburg, Illinois

2.6 mi

Garden Prairie Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Garden Prairie, Illinois

3 mi

Hazel's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Oregon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18157327017

Visit website

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Schaumburg, Illinois

Hours: Closed

+16305231101

Visit website

Garden Prairie Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Garden Prairie, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18155971190

Visit website

Cafe Mirage

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Schiller Park, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18476782614

Visit website

The Blossom Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Norridge, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17084535300

Visit website

Road Ranger

0 mi from route

Belvidere Oasis

0 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Speedway

0.3 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

Rest Area

1.9 mi from route

Midway Village Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Rockford, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18153979112

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 86.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 2 / North 4th Street

Turn right onto IL 2 / North 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
21.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
50.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
86.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 73 Toward Elmhurst Road
7
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Elmhurst Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Elmhurst Road South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.46 one way

$28.93 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $15.93 $31.86
premium $4.81 $17.94 $35.87
diesel $5.40 $20.17 $40.33

Estimated Tolls: $3.88

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (55.4 mi) $3.88

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.95 $4.55
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.79
EV Truck/SUV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 24, 2026

Origin

Oregon, IL

Evening in Oregon on Saturday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Niles, IL

Evening in Niles on Saturday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

40°F

Coral, IL

47 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

About 100% of this trip is on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and highways for the entire 94.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single named road is 55.4 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. You'll notice a consistent pace without the high speeds of limited-access interstates, and the frequent changes in speed limits and intersections are characteristic of this type of driving.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.4 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 2 / North 4th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 2 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Oregon, IL to Niles, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Elmhurst Road South along the way.

Elmhurst Road South

86.6 mi in | ~1h 44m

About the Cities

Starting in Oregon, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1833

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It features rugged coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, mountains, canyons, steppes, and desert in the southeastern part of the state.

Top landmarks

  • • Oregon Public Library — library in Oregon, Illinois, USA
  • • Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Depot — railway station in Oregon, the United States of America

Arriving in Niles, IL

Full guide →

Niles is a city of 30,912 (2020) in Illinois.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.4 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.88 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Niles, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 2 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Niles, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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