Burlington, Iowa to Cheyenne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

714.7 miles 1150.2 km · straight line
857.6 miles estimated 1380.2 km · driving distance
17h 15min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Cheyenne?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Cheyenne is 714.7 miles (1150.2 km) as the crow flies. Cheyenne is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.6 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Cheyenne in Wyoming.

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 Cheyenne. 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 Cheyenne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 15min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 42min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 26min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Cheyenne

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients