How far is Burbank, IL from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Burbank, IL to Warsaw, IN is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
121.61 mi
02h 43m
Flight
105.43 mi
169.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.43 mi
Kilometers
169.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.61 mi
Kilometers
195.72 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burbank
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Wanatah
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Burbank
60.6 mi
01h 21m
To Warsaw
61 mi
01h 21m

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
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 87th Street

    18 m · 4 sec · West 87th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 87th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West 87th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    10.6 mi · 18 min · West 95th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Ewing Avenue

    1.2 km · 52 sec · South Ewing Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto South Indianapolis Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Indianapolis Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Indiana Toll Road

    2686 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    2138 ft · 41 sec · Indiana Toll Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Indiana Toll Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Morthland Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1874 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
64.1 mi · 53%
Indiana Toll Road
29.9 mi · 25%
West 95th Street
10.6 mi · 9%
West 87th Street
2 mi · 2%
South Cicero Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
South Indianapolis Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

63.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanatah
01h 21m from Burbank
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Burbank and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Wanatah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Burbank and 61 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burbank and Warsaw, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Burbank and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Wanatah

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

41 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 105.43 mi (169.67 km).

Burbank

#1 Burbank

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Burbank (-87.7795, 41.73392)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.03
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $20.01 $40.03
Mid-grade $5.29 $22.70 $45.41
Premium $5.84 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $6.57 $28.19 $56.38

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burbank, IL and Warsaw, IN. The current time in Burbank is 16:24:06, although it is 17:24:06 in Warsaw.

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.