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Trip from Shiloh, IL to Niles, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

298.9 mi

481 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m

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

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Downtown Shiloh, IL, IL

Shiloh, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Niles, IL

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Trip Overview

This 298.9-mile drive from Shiloh, IL, to Niles, IL, will take you about 4 hours and 47 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect to spend around $45 on fuel for this journey through the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Highway 50, Scott Troy Road, and Troy Ofallon Road, indicating a more connected, turn-heavy local experience rather than an interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop, this drive offers a straightforward passage between two points within Illinois.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

149.5 miles from Shiloh, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 50 — —
Scott Troy Road — —
Troy Ofallon Road — —
Highway 40 — —
I 55 North — —
I 294 — —
I 294 North — —
Tri-State Tollway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 50 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 50

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Highway 50
3

Turn left onto Scott Troy Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · Scott Troy Road
4

Continue on Troy Ofallon Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Troy Ofallon Road
5

Turn left onto West US Highway 40

1.5 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 40
6

Take the ramp straight toward US Highway 40

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US Highway 40
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianapolis

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianapolis
8

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

29 mi · 31 min · I 55 North: Chicago
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

121 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

1.6 mi · 3 min · I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 294 North: Wisconsin
14

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

12 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
16

Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Touhy Avenue
17

Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Touhy Avenue
18

Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Touhy Avenue East
19

Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Touhy Avenue
20

Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

0.5 mi · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
21

Turn right onto West Howard Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Howard Street
22

Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

13 ft · North Waukegan Road
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 47-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure. To make the most of the 'turn-heavy local drive,' consider an early morning departure to avoid potential local traffic, especially around the main roads like Highway 50. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, monitor your fuel gauge, though the single recommended stop should be sufficient. The flexibility of a non-interstate route means you can adjust your pace, but be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits throughout the 298.9 miles.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.5 miles from Shiloh, IL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

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 66 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.5 miles or 2h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

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 Shiloh, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shiloh, IL

This is one driving day of about 298.9 miles and 4h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Shiloh, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

149 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

Springfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.5 miles from Shiloh, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Taste of Jerusalem

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plainfield, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.2

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+18157826500

Visit website

Urban Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crest Hill, Illinois

1.7 mi

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Olive, Illinois

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crest Hill, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.2

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Ten Drops Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plainfield, Illinois

2.4 mi

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Braidwood, Illinois

2.3 mi

Taste of Jerusalem

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.2

Plainfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+18157826500

Visit website

Urban Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.2

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18157826417

Visit website

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.7

Mt Olive, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12179992115

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 234.9

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18156342360

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 277.6

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16306541616

Visit website

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 277.6

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304554003

Visit website

Morning Delight Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.2

Crest Hill, IL

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17792349465

Visit website

Bella Milano O'Fallon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

O'Fallon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16186240700

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.2

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Ten Drops Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.2

Plainfield, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16306962137

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 234.9

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.2

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 256.2

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18476271095

Visit website

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 234.9

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.2

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 128.1

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12177354444

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 128.1

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Universal Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 128.1

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 277.6

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

The Wine Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 234.9

Wilmington, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18154769009

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.73 one way

$93.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $51.31 $102.61
premium $4.89 $57.52 $115.04
diesel $5.61 $65.99 $131.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.7 1 $31.38 $14.35
Efficient EV 74.7 0 $26.15 $11.96
EV Truck/SUV 119.6 1 $41.85 $19.13

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Shiloh, IL

Late night in Shiloh on Sunday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Niles, IL

Late night in Niles on Sunday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 47m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 298.9-mile stretch, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the majority of your trip, with no long, uninterrupted highway segments to rely on. The route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road conditions as you transition between local thoroughfares like Highway 50, Scott Troy Road, and Troy Ofallon Road. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings, rather than allowing for passive cruising.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 50.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shiloh, IL to Niles, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 298.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shiloh, IL to Niles, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Niles, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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