How far is Burgess, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Burgess, IL to Chicago, IL is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burgess and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgess and Chicago.
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Start on 41st Avenue
752 ft · 33 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn straight onto 235th Street
610 ft · 32 sec · 235th Street
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Turn left onto 40th Avenue
2.6 mi · 10 min · 40th Avenue
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Turn left onto US 67
5.4 mi · 8 min · US 67
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Turn right onto IL 17
7.2 mi · 11 min · IL 17
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Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto IL 81
1.2 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Continue on South Street
2263 ft · 38 sec · South Street
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Continue on IL 81
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL 81
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
3164 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 46 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burgess and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Burgess and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burgess to Chicago?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Burgess and 98.6 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burgess and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Ladd
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 Ladd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burgess and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 162.67 mi (261.8 km).
#1 Burgess
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.1272600, -90.6415300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $3.77 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
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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