Burlington, Iowa to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

768.6 miles 1237 km · straight line
922.4 miles estimated 1484.4 km · driving distance
18h 33min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Cañon City?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Cañon City is 768.6 miles (1237 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 922.4 miles, taking about 18h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Cañon City in Colorado.

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. 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. 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 Burlington, Iowa and Cañon City. 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 Burlington, Iowa to Cañon City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 33min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 16min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 7min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Cañon City

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients