How far is Burbank, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Burbank, IL to Niles, IL is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.16 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.73 mi
31.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM CDT
Return by in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burbank
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burbank
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Burbank
12.1 mi
00h 22m
To Niles
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burbank and Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burbank and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on West 87th Street

    18 m · 10 sec · West 87th Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto State Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    8.4 mi · 14 min · South Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burbank and Niles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cicero Avenue
8.38 mi · 25%
North Caldwell Avenue
3.04 mi · 9%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 9%
Edens Expressway
2.18 mi · 7%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 6%
State Road
1.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

8.38 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 22m from Burbank
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Burbank and Rain Showers near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burbank to Niles?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Burbank and 21.1 miles from Niles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Burbank and Rain Showers near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Austin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Austin.

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Niles. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.75 km).

Burbank

#1 Burbank

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population27,933
Coordinates41.7339200, -87.7795000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: West 87th Street (-87.7795, 41.733909)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $5.46
Round trip
$10.92
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.46 $10.92
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.19 $12.38
Premium $5.84 $6.83 $13.66
Diesel $6.57 $7.69 $15.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burbank and Niles. The current time is 13:28:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.