Bloomington, Indiana to Burlington, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

267.9 miles 431.2 km · straight line
334.9 miles estimated 539 km · driving distance
6h 44min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Burlington, Iowa?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Burlington, Iowa is 267.9 miles (431.2 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Iowa is located WNW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 334.9 miles, taking about 6h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Burlington, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 44min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 5min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 24min $40–$117* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Burlington, Iowa

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients