Burlington, Iowa to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

764.5 miles 1230.3 km · straight line
917.4 miles estimated 1476.4 km · driving distance
18h 27min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Rocky Mountain is 764.5 miles (1230.3 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.4 miles, taking about 18h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 27min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 8min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~23h 59min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients