Boulder to Burlington, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder from Burlington, Iowa?

The distance from Boulder to Burlington, Iowa is 746 miles (1200.6 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Iowa is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 895.2 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Burlington, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder 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.