Origin
Niles, IL
Afternoon in Niles on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niles, IL to Lindenhurst, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niles, IL
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Lindenhurst, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Niles, IL to Lindenhurst, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Grand Avenue, North Milwaukee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Turn right onto IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B-A
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
7
28.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
9
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| Grand Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Golf Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Howard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Briar Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Valley Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sand Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 23.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles, IL and Lindenhurst, IL.
1
Start on North Waukegan Road
14 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Waukegan Road
2
Turn left onto West Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Howard Street
3
Turn right onto IL 21
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto IL 58
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Golf Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 294
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 8
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork
289 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 8A
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Exit 8A
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
12
Turn straight onto IL 132
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sand Lake Road
14
Turn left onto Valley Drive
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Valley Drive
15
Turn right onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Briar Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Briar Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Niles, IL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Niles, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lindenhurst, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lindenhurst, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.40
Tri-state Tollway
(23.3 mi)
$1.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Lindenhurst, IL
Afternoon in Lindenhurst on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
47m 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 Lindenhurst, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Grand Avenue, North Milwaukee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.42 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Niles, IL to Lindenhurst, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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