How far is Etna, OH from Burlington, OH?

The driving distance from Etna, OH to Burlington, OH is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.46 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.46 mi
Kilometers
34.53 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Etna
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Etna
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Burlington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Etna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coal Grove
OH

Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America

From Etna
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Burlington
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Etna-Waterloo Road

    1458 ft · 46 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 93

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 93

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 93

    531 ft · 9 sec · State Route 93

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 120 South

    1428 ft · 41 sec · County Road 120 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    530 ft · 23 sec · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1171 ft · 56 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 93
13.1 mi · 61%
Etna-Waterloo Road
0.28 mi · 1%
County Road 120 South
0.27 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.1 mi
Washington Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 93

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Grove
00h 15m from Etna
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Etna and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Etna to Burlington?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Etna and 10.7 miles from Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Etna and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Coal Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coal Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Grove.

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

3 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

20 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

37 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).

Etna

#1 Etna

Township in Licking County, Ohio

Population17,487
Coordinates38.6242500, -82.6537700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burlington

Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio

Population1,304
Coordinates38.4073000, -82.5357100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Etna (-82.65377, 38.62425)
End: Burlington (-82.53571, 38.4073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.63
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.82 $5.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.22 $6.45
Premium $4.79 $3.64 $7.28
Diesel $4.30 $3.27 $6.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Etna and Burlington. The current time is 08:19:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.