Burlington, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.2 miles 138.7 km · straight line
107.7 miles estimated 173.4 km · driving distance
2h 10min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Clinton, Iowa?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa is 86.2 miles (138.7 km) as the crow flies. Clinton, Iowa is located NNE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.7 miles, taking about 2h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

How to Get from Burlington, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 10min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 36min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Clinton, Iowa

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 288.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients