Burlington, Iowa to Durango: Road Trip Guide & Distance

930.7 miles 1497.8 km · straight line
1116.9 miles estimated 1797.4 km · driving distance
22h 28min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Durango?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Durango is 930.7 miles (1497.8 km) as the crow flies. Durango is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.9 miles, taking about 22h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Durango in Colorado.

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 Durango. 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 Durango

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 28min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 58min $89–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 12min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Durango

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients