Origin
Niles, IL
Late night in Niles on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
300.7 mi
484 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
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6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL covers 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Howard Street, North Caldwell Avenue, I 94 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
150.4 miles from Niles, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 300.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Howard Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 45m 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 Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Caldwell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edens Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kennedy Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Howard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles, IL and Saint Rose, IL.
1
Start on North Waukegan Road
13 ft
·
5 sec
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North Waukegan Road
2
Turn right onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Howard Street
3
Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Caldwell Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 94 East
5
Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Edens Expressway
6
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
7
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
201 mi
·
3 hr 40 min
·
I 57 South: Memphis
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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I 70 West: Saint Louis
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
12
Turn left onto Steiner Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Steiner Road
13
Continue on US Highway 40
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 40
14
Turn left onto Veterans Honor Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Honor Parkway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward St Rose Road
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
St Rose Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto St Rose Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
St Rose Road
17
Continue on Saint Rose Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Saint Rose Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 150.4 miles from Niles, IL, or about 2h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Rose, 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 300.7 miles and 5h 45m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.4 mi from Niles, IL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.4 miles from Niles, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Rose, IL
The final approach into Saint Rose, 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 Saint Rose, 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
$47.01 one way
$94.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $51.62 | $103.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $57.87 | $115.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
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: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
| Efficient EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.10 | $19.24 |
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.
Destination
Saint Rose, IL
Late night in Saint Rose on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
11 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
5h 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL covers 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Howard Street, North Caldwell Avenue, I 94 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.4 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 $47.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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