Burlington, Iowa to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

877.3 miles 1411.9 km · straight line
1052.8 miles estimated 1694.3 km · driving distance
21h 11min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Santa Fe?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Santa Fe is 877.3 miles (1411.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.8 miles, taking about 21h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

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 Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 11min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 25min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 32min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients