How far is Warsaw, IN from Burbank, IL?

The driving distance from Warsaw, IN to Burbank, IL is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.35 mi
02h 42m
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
121.35 mi
Kilometers
195.29 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Warsaw
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 6:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
9:30 PM EDT
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 Warsaw
60.5 mi
01h 21m
To Burbank
60.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    20 m · 9 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Detroit Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Detroit Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1301 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lake City Highway

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Lake City Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    29.4 mi · 33 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1674 ft · 32 sec · Indiana Toll Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20, US 41: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1755 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge left onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    2075 ft · 46 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South Indianapolis Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Indianapolis Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Ewing Avenue

    1.2 km · 54 sec · South Ewing Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 95th Street

    10.6 mi · 18 min · East 95th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 87th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 87th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 87th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake City Highway
63.5 mi · 52%
Indiana Toll Road
29.9 mi · 25%
East 95th Street
10.6 mi · 9%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 8%
North Detroit Street
2.08 mi · 2%
West 87th Street
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lake City Highway

Merge slight left onto Lake City Highway

63.5 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanatah
01h 21m from Warsaw
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Burbank?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 60.5 miles from Warsaw and 60.8 miles from Burbank.

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 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Warsaw and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 105.43 mi (169.67 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Burbank

#2 Burbank

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population27,933
Coordinates41.7339200, -87.7795000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)
End: Burbank (-87.7795, 41.73392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
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 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.53
Round trip
$33.06
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $16.53 $33.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.07 $38.13
Premium $4.99 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $6.62 $28.34 $56.68

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 Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Warsaw, IN and Burbank, IL. The current time in Warsaw is 15:29:29, although it is 14:29:29 in Burbank.

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.