Ann Arbor to Burlington, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.4 miles 634.7 km · straight line
473.2 miles estimated 761.6 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Burlington, Iowa?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Burlington, Iowa is 394.4 miles (634.7 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Iowa is located WSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.2 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Burlington, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Burlington, Iowa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Burlington, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Burlington, Iowa

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients