How far is Clinton, IA from West Burlington, IA?
The driving distance from Clinton, IA to West Burlington, IA is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
City in Cedar County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and West Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and West Burlington.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto South Bluff Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Bluff Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Manufacturing Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manufacturing Drive
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
17.2 mi · 21 min · Lincoln Way
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: West River Drive, Muscatine
1459 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto West River Drive
1179 ft · 15 sec · West River Drive
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Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
18 mi · 20 min · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on James L Hodges Avenue
25.8 mi · 31 min · James L Hodges Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
111 m · 18 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Wheeler Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Wheeler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wheeler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and West Burlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
James L Hodges Avenue
Continue on James L Hodges Avenue
25.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near West Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to West Burlington?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Clinton and 59.8 miles from West Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near West Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and West Burlington. Straight-line distance: 86.5 mi (139.21 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat.
| Population | 25,039 |
| Coordinates | 41.8444700, -90.1887400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Burlington
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.8250400, -91.1565400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Burlington (-91.15654, 40.82504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.94 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
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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