Burlington, Iowa to Greeley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

712.9 miles 1147.3 km · straight line
855.5 miles estimated 1376.8 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Greeley?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Greeley is 712.9 miles (1147.3 km) as the crow flies. Greeley is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 855.5 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Greeley 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 Greeley. 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 Greeley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Greeley

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Greeley
40.42°N, 104.71°W
America/Denver
1425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients