How far is Burbank, IL from Palatine, IL?

The driving distance from Burbank, IL to Palatine, IL is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
35.74 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.12 mi
46.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.52 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palatine
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Burbank
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burbank
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Palatine
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Burbank
17.9 mi
00h 25m
To Palatine
17.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 87th Street

    18 m · 4 sec · West 87th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Ridgeland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

    1873 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

    853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hicks Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Northwest Highway

    1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Palatine Road

    22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Charles Road West
16 mi · 45%
Tri-State Tollway
13.7 mi · 38%
Hicks Road
1.53 mi · 4%
West 95th Street
1.27 mi · 4%
South Ridgeland Avenue
1 mi · 3%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Charles Road West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 25m from Burbank
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burbank and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Burbank and 17.9 miles from Palatine.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burbank and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatine.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst.

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.86 km).

Burbank

#1 Burbank

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

#2 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Burbank (-87.7795, 41.73392)
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burbank and Palatine. The current time is 20:06:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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