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Trip from Manteno, IL to Niles, IL

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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Downtown Niles, IL, IL

Niles, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manteno, IL to Niles, IL covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Kennedy Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

31.7 miles from Manteno, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 63.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Kennedy Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Kennedy Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 50 / North Locust Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 50 / North Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.3 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 50 / North Locust Street

Turn right onto IL 50 / North Locust Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 3rd Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

8
41.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
7
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41A Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
6
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | West Howard Street

Turn left onto West Howard Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 36.6 mi 44m
Kennedy Expressway 8.2 mi 11m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 7.9 mi 11m
Dan Ryan Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
North Caldwell Avenue 3 mi 4m
Edens Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
Section Line Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Howard Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 36.6 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 2nd Street

103 ft · 6 sec · East 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto IL 50

325 ft · 13 sec · North Locust Street
3

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East 3rd Street
4

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto West 1st Street

426 ft · 11 sec · West 1st Street
6

Turn slight left onto Section Line Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Section Line Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
8

Merge onto I 57

37 mi · 44 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 94

3.3 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 90; I 94

8.2 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 94

2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 41A Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn slight right onto US 14

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
15

Turn left onto West Howard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Howard Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

14 ft · 0 sec · North Waukegan Road
17

Arrive at destination

North Waukegan Road

Trip Plan

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 31.7 miles from Manteno, IL, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 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 63.4 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 40m 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 10m

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 Manteno, 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 Manteno, IL

This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manteno, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 36.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from Manteno, IL · 40m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

32 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Manteno, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 37.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.63 one way

$19.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $10.62 $21.23
premium $4.80 $11.97 $23.94
diesel $5.64 $14.09 $28.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL)

Dolton, IL

Electrify America

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Evergreen Park, IL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Flossmoor, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Country Club Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Country Club Hills, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

County Fair Foods

Chicago, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Taylor Ford of Manteno

Manteno, IL

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

NOODOE: 7 Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 RED_E: 3 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 UNIVERSAL: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Manteno, IL

Morning in Manteno on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Niles, IL

Morning in Niles on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 5% 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

10 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 24m 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 Manteno, IL to Niles, IL covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Kennedy Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Manteno, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 50 / North Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.3 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Manteno, IL to Niles, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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