Burlington, Iowa to Oswego, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

155.7 miles 250.5 km · straight line
194.6 miles estimated 313.1 km · driving distance
3h 55min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Oswego, Illinois?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Oswego, Illinois is 155.7 miles (250.5 km) as the crow flies. Oswego, Illinois is located ENE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 194.6 miles, taking about 3h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Oswego, Illinois in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 55min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 42min $16–$29* Budget
Train ~3h 43min $23–$68* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Oswego, Illinois

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Oswego, Illinois
41.68°N, 88.35°W
America/Chicago
195m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 52 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 160 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients