Ballwin to Burlington, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

155.8 miles 250.7 km · straight line
194.7 miles estimated 313.4 km · driving distance
3h 55min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Ballwin from Burlington, Iowa?

The distance from Ballwin to Burlington, Iowa is 155.8 miles (250.7 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Iowa is located N of Ballwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 194.7 miles, taking about 3h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Ballwin in Missouri and Burlington, Iowa in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballwin 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 Ballwin to Burlington, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 55min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 42min $16–$29* Budget
Train ~3h 43min $23–$68* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballwin & Burlington, Iowa

Quick Facts

Ballwin
38.60°N, 90.55°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 52 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 159.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients