How far is Burbank, IL from Rensselaer, IN?
The driving distance from Burbank, IL to Rensselaer, IN is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burbank and Rensselaer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank and Rensselaer.
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Start on West 87th Street
18 m · 4 sec · West 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
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Turn left onto 76th Avenue
136 m · 13 sec · 76th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2885 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Expressway
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Continue on Borman Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 48 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Morocco, Rensselaer
1672 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cullen Street
1765 ft · 1 min · North Cullen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cullen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burbank and Rensselaer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Burbank and Rain Showers near Rensselaer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burbank to Rensselaer?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Burbank and 41.6 miles from Rensselaer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Burbank and Rain Showers near Rensselaer.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrillville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Rensselaer. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.02 km).
#1 Burbank
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 27,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.7339200, -87.7795000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.9367000, -87.1508600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rensselaer (-87.15086, 40.9367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $15.51 | $31.01 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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