Burlington, North Carolina to Cookeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.4 miles 544.6 km · straight line
406.1 miles estimated 653.5 km · driving distance
8h 10min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Cookeville?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Cookeville is 338.4 miles (544.6 km) as the crow flies. Cookeville is located W of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 406.1 miles, taking about 8h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Cookeville in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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, North Carolina and Cookeville. 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, North Carolina to Cookeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 10min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 48min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Cookeville

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Cookeville
36.16°N, 85.50°W
America/Chicago
334m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients