How far is West Burlington, IA from Clinton, IA?
The driving distance from West Burlington, IA to Clinton, IA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Burlington and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Burlington and Clinton.
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Start on East Wheeler Street
7 m · 3 sec · East Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue
25.8 mi · 31 min · North Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on North Baxter Street
18 mi · 20 min · North Baxter Street
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Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Continue on U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61
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Continue on West River Drive
1985 ft · 34 sec · West River Drive
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 61 North: Chicago
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brady Street
14.5 mi · 17 min · North Brady Street
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Take the exit slight right
2991 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Manufacturing Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manufacturing Drive
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Continue on South Bluff Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Bluff Boulevard
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Burlington and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Roosevelt Avenue
Turn left onto North Roosevelt 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 West Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Burlington to Clinton?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from West Burlington and 60 miles from Clinton.
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 33.4 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 1:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Stockton
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 Stockton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Burlington and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 86.5 mi (139.21 km).
#1 West Burlington
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.8250400, -91.1565400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Clinton (-90.18874, 41.84447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 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 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
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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