Burlington, Iowa to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Burlington, Iowa from Rapid City?
The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Rapid City is 657.2 miles (1057.6 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.6 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Rapid City in South Dakota.
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 Rapid City. 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 Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator