How far is Rensselaer, IN from Burbank, IL?
The driving distance from Rensselaer, IN to Burbank, IL is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 01h 44m.
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 Rensselaer and Burbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rensselaer and Burbank.
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Start on North Cullen Street
1765 ft · 1 min · North Cullen Street
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Clark Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1676 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
1.3 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 Rensselaer and Burbank.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Clark Street
Merge slight left
43.7 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 Rensselaer and Rain Showers near Burbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rensselaer to Burbank?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 41.3 miles from Rensselaer and 41.3 miles from Burbank.
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 18.6 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rensselaer and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.02 km).
#1 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.9367000, -87.1508600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $3.86 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $19.33 | $38.67 |
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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