Burlington, Iowa to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.8 miles 593.5 km · straight line
442.5 miles estimated 712.2 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Cincinnati?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Cincinnati is 368.8 miles (593.5 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located ESE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.5 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Cincinnati in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, Iowa and Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients