Burlington, Iowa to Canyonlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1015.4 miles 1634.2 km · straight line
1218.5 miles estimated 1961 km · driving distance
24h 31min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Canyonlands?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Canyonlands is 1015.4 miles (1634.2 km) as the crow flies. Canyonlands is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1218.5 miles, taking about 24h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Canyonlands in Utah.

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 Canyonlands. 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 Canyonlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 31min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 25min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 52min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Canyonlands

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients