Burlington, Iowa to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

823.3 miles 1324.9 km · straight line
987.9 miles estimated 1589.9 km · driving distance
19h 52min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Steamboat Springs is 823.3 miles (1324.9 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located W of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 987.9 miles, taking about 19h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa and Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs. 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 Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 52min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 50min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~25h 50min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m elevation
Steamboat Springs
40.48°N, 106.83°W
America/Denver
2051m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients