Burlington, Iowa to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1257.5 miles 2023.8 km · straight line
1504.7 miles actual route 2421.6 km · driving distance
28h 4min estimated drive time
$145 - $178 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Phoenix?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Phoenix is 1257.5 miles (2023.8 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1504.7 miles, taking about 28h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 4min $145 - $178 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 41min $120–$226* Budget
Train ~36h 29min $181–$527* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM