Burlington, Iowa to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1178.4 miles 1896.5 km · straight line
1414.1 miles estimated 2275.8 km · driving distance
28h 27min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Grand Canyon is 1178.4 miles (1896.5 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1414.1 miles, taking about 28h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Grand Canyon in Arizona.

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 Grand Canyon. 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 Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 27min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 8min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 59min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 393 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients