Burlington, Iowa to Cody: Road Trip Guide & Distance

944.9 miles 1520.7 km · straight line
1133.9 miles estimated 1824.8 km · driving distance
22h 49min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Cody?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Cody is 944.9 miles (1520.7 km) as the crow flies. Cody is located WNW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1133.9 miles, taking about 22h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Cody 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 Cody. 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 Cody

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 49min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 23min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 40min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Cody

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients