Burlington, Iowa to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.2 miles 636 km · straight line
485.2 miles actual route 780.8 km · driving distance
9h 10min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Memphis?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Memphis is 395.2 miles (636 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located S of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.2 miles, taking about 9h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, Iowa and Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 10min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 0min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Memphis

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM