Origin
Flossmoor, IL
Evening in Flossmoor on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flossmoor, IL
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Niles, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL? This 48.1-mile trip will take you about 1 hour to complete. You'll primarily be on local roads like Flossmoor Road and Governors Highway, with no highway driving involved. With a budget of around $7 for fuel, this short journey is perfectly suited for a single day trip. The route offers a straightforward local drive experience within the Midwest region. Given its duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it's an easy in-and-out trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24 miles from Flossmoor, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 48.1-mile excursion. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire journey. The route involves frequent turns, so keep your attention focused. While there's no specific longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a consistent engagement with local traffic and intersections. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more about connecting points through the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Flossmoor Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flossmoor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governors Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 175th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 147th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Flossmoor Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor, IL and Niles, IL.
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Start on the route
82 ft
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8 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Flossmoor Road
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Flossmoor Road
3
Turn right onto Governors Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Governors Highway
4
Turn right onto 175th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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175th Street
5
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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Dixie Highway
6
Turn left onto West 147th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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West 147th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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I 57 North
8
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
10 min
9
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Dan Ryan Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi
·
11 min
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Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
11
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
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Kennedy Expressway
12
Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Edens Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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North Caldwell Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Howard Street
16
Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
13 ft
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North Waukegan Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic. Since the total distance is only 48.1 miles and requires no highway time, you have plenty of flexibility with stops. However, given the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route, it's wise to stay alert and plan your turns in advance. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $7, so you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads, Flossmoor Road and Governors Highway, before you set off.
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 24 miles from Flossmoor, IL, or about 30m 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 48.1 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
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 Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor, IL
This is one driving day of about 48.1 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flossmoor, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Flossmoor, IL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Flossmoor, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Niles, IL
The final approach into Niles, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Niles, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Niles, IL
Evening in Niles on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
24 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Flossmoor Road, Governors Highway, 175th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Flossmoor, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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