Burlington, Iowa to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Elizabethtown is 353.9 miles (569.5 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located SE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.6 miles, taking about 8h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.

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 Elizabethtown. 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.