Burlington, Iowa to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.4 miles 539.8 km · straight line
418.9 miles actual route 674.1 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Louisville?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Louisville is 335.4 miles (539.8 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ESE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.9 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Louisville in Kentucky.

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 Louisville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Louisville

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM