How far is Geneseo, IL from Burbank, IL?
The driving distance from Geneseo, IL to Burbank, IL is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneseo and Burbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneseo and Burbank.
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Start on East Main Street
27 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Oakwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Oakwood Avenue
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Take the ramp left
787 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
106.8 mi · 1 hr 54 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
27.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
710 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street
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Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn right
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 87th Street
55 m · 4 sec · West 87th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 87th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneseo and Burbank.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Oakwood Avenue
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Geneseo and Partly Sunny near Burbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneseo to Burbank?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Geneseo and 72.3 miles from Burbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Geneseo and Partly Sunny near Burbank.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
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Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneseo and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 124.29 mi (200.03 km).
#1 Geneseo
Township in Henry County, Illinois
| Population | 6,505 |
| Coordinates | 41.4480900, -90.1542800 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burbank
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 27,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.7339200, -87.7795000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burbank (-87.7795, 41.73392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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