How far is Vernon, OH from Burlington, OH?

The driving distance from Vernon, OH to Burlington, OH is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.42 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.77 mi
35.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.34 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-04-15T12:28
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Ironton
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Vernon
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To Burlington
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15.7 mi · 26 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 93

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 93

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 93

    531 ft · 9 sec · State Route 93

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 120 South

    1428 ft · 41 sec · County Road 120 South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    530 ft · 23 sec · Madison Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1171 ft · 56 sec · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 93
13.1 mi · 45%
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

Longest stretch

Start on the route

15.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ironton
00h 21m from Vernon
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Ironton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Vernon and 14.7 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Ironton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ironton, 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 Ironton.

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

7 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

25 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

32 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

93 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.04 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Township of Ohio

Population1,460
Coordinates38.7117500, -82.6398900
Altitude210
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: Vernon (-82.63989, 38.71175)
End: Burlington (-82.53571, 38.4073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.79 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $4.30 $4.48 $8.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Burlington. The current time is 12:28:21.

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.