Origin
Niles, IL
Night in Niles on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Niles, IL to Caledonia, IL
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Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 70.9-mile drive from Niles, IL, to Caledonia, IL, will take you about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily utilizes the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Fairgrounds Road, and Belvidere Road, offering a blend of highway and local road experiences. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip for anyone looking to explore within the Midwest region of Illinois. This route is ideal if you're seeking a relatively quick and efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
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
35.4 miles from Niles, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a highway share of about 30%. While you'll experience a significant stretch of 51.7 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, the journey also incorporates more direct local roads. This means you'll transition between faster-paced highway driving and navigating through community areas. The road's personality shifts, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Be prepared for varied speed limits and potential traffic as you move between the tollway and local thoroughfares.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Touhy Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.5 miles (West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Dee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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South Dee Road
Turn left onto South Dee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West Toll
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 West Toll
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Niles, IL to Caledonia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Belvidere along the way.
Belvidere
57.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 51.7 mi | 55m |
| Fairgrounds Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Belvidere Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| State Route 173 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Dee Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Devon Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Waukegan Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 51.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles, IL and Caledonia, IL.
1
Start on North Waukegan Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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North Waukegan Road
2
Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
507 ft
·
17 sec
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North Milwaukee Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto South Dee Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Dee Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Devon Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 90
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 25
Toward Belvidere
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belvidere
10
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto CR T40
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Genoa Road
12
Continue on US 20 Business
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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Belvidere Road
13
Turn right onto IL 76
6.8 mi
·
9 min
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Fairgrounds Road
14
Turn left onto IL 173
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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State Route 173
15
Turn left onto Main Street
446 ft
·
24 sec
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Main Street
16
Turn left onto Front Street
114 ft
·
4 sec
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Front Street
17
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Trip Plan
For this 70.9-mile, 1 hour and 27-minute trip, flexibility is key. Since it's a single-day drive with a fuel cost of around $11, you can easily depart when it suits you. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic out of Niles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 51.7 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before you merge onto that longer segment. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from the tollway to local roads like Fairgrounds Road and Belvidere Road, as these can involve more frequent turns.
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 35.4 miles from Niles, IL, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 70.9 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 42m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caledonia, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Niles, 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 Niles, IL
This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Niles, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 51.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Niles, IL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Niles, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caledonia, IL
The final approach into Caledonia, 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 Caledonia, 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
$11.08 one way
$22.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.62
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(51.7 mi)
$3.62
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
$11
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Caledonia, IL
Night in Caledonia on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Niles, IL to Caledonia, IL covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Fairgrounds Road, Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Niles, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.08 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 70.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.5 miles (West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Dee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Niles, IL to Caledonia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Belvidere along the way.
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