Origin
Burbank, IL
Evening in Burbank on Saturday
Local time
8:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burbank, IL to Niles, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burbank, IL
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Niles, IL
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Trip Overview
Burbank to Niles is 24.2 miles and takes about 43m via South Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it easy to navigate without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss connection between these suburban Chicago locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| North Caldwell Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Pulaski Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Edens Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Pulaski Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| State Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South State Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Madison Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 8.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, IL and Niles, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 87th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto State Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
3
Continue on South State Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road
4
Turn left onto IL 50
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
6
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
9
Turn left onto IL 19
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
389 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Irving Park Road
11
Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
394 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Keeler Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
13
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 94
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 41A
Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto US 14
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Caldwell Avenue
17
Turn left onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Howard Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Waukegan Road
19
Arrive at destination
North Waukegan Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41A
Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West Howard Street
Turn left onto West Howard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Niles, IL
Evening in Niles on Saturday
Local time
8:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Sunny
NNE 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features 11% highway driving, with the longest stretch on South Cicero Avenue extending for 8.4 miles. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect to encounter traffic lights and intersections regularly. The shift from highway to surface roads will be apparent as you proceed through more developed areas. Be prepared for urban merging and a consistent need to adjust speed.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near South Pulaski Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (West Belden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Niles, IL
Full guide →Niles is a city of 30,912 (2020) in Illinois.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on South Cicero Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Niles, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (West Belden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Niles, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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