Burlington, Iowa to Lansing, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363 miles 584.2 km · straight line
435.6 miles estimated 701 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Lansing, Michigan?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Lansing, Michigan is 363 miles (584.2 km) as the crow flies. Lansing, Michigan is located ENE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.6 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Lansing, Michigan in Michigan.

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 Lansing, Michigan. 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 Lansing, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Lansing, Michigan

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients