Burlington, Iowa to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Redwood?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Redwood is 1704.8 miles (2743.6 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located WNW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2045.7 miles, taking about 41h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 56min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Redwood in California.

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 Redwood. 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.