Burlington, Iowa to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1098.1 miles 1767.3 km · straight line
1317.8 miles estimated 2120.8 km · driving distance
26h 31min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Great Falls?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Great Falls is 1098.1 miles (1767.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WNW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1317.8 miles, taking about 26h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Great Falls in Montana.

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 Great Falls. 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 Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 31min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 49min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~34h 28min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients