How far is Burlington, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Burlington, IA to Indiana, IA is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Indiana.
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Start on South Central Avenue
2288 ft · 50 sec · South Central Avenue
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Continue on North Central Avenue
999 ft · 27 sec · North Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 34 West, IA 163 West
1573 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218, IA 27 North: Iowa City, Fairfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 310th Street
12 mi · 21 min · 310th Street
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Continue on County Highway G71
2596 ft · 52 sec · County Highway G71
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Continue on 5th Street
1977 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Merrill Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1132 ft · 23 sec · West Street
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Continue on County Road G71
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Indiana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right
61.1 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Indiana?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Libertyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Burlington and 62 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Libertyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Libertyville.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 103.41 mi (166.42 km).
#1 Burlington
City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 24,516 |
| Coordinates | 40.8075400, -91.1129200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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