How far is Burlington, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Burlington, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Marshalltown.
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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 left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
68.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 151 South, US 218 North: Tama
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
31.8 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Marshalltown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
68.2 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Burlington and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Tiffin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Burlington and 83.1 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Burlington and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.
Stop Ideas Near Tiffin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 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 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908042, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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