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

930.1 miles 1496.8 km · straight line
1116.1 miles estimated 1796.2 km · driving distance
22h 27min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Grand Junction?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Grand Junction is 930.1 miles (1496.8 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.1 miles, taking about 22h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction. 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 Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 27min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 56min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 11min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
Explore more routes from Grand Junction

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