Burlington, Iowa to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.2 miles 639.2 km · straight line
506.1 miles actual route 814.5 km · driving distance
9h 46min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Nashville?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Nashville is 397.2 miles (639.2 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.1 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Nashville 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. 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 46min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 43min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 17min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Nashville

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 62.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM