Burlington, Iowa to North Platte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.8 miles 810.8 km · straight line
604.6 miles estimated 973 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from North Platte?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to North Platte is 503.8 miles (810.8 km) as the crow flies. North Platte is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.6 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and North Platte in Nebraska.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 49min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & North Platte

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients