How far is Anamosa, IA from Dubuque, IA?

The driving distance from Anamosa, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.88 mi
00h 48m
Flight
41.71 mi
67.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.44 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dubuque
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Anamosa
Sat, Apr 18, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anamosa
2026-04-18T00:22
Arrive Dubuque
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anamosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cascade
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Anamosa
24 mi
00h 24m
To Dubuque
22.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anamosa and Dubuque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa and Dubuque.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1531 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Scott Street

    988 ft · 20 sec · South Scott Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1164 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 200th Avenue

    39.9 mi · 46 min · 200th Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward White Street, Port of Dubuque

    1432 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on White Street

    638 ft · 27 sec · White Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    87 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anamosa and Dubuque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
200th Avenue
46.1 mi · 98%
East 3rd Street
0.98 mi · 2%
White Street
0.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.29 mi · 1%
South Scott Street
0.19 mi
East 7th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

200th Avenue

Merge slight left onto 200th Avenue

39.9 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
00h 24m from Anamosa
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anamosa and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dubuque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anamosa to Dubuque?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Anamosa and 22.9 miles from Dubuque.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anamosa and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dubuque.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

94 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

96 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

103 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anamosa and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.13 km).

Anamosa

#1 Anamosa

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Population5,545
Coordinates42.1083400, -91.2851600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Dubuque

#2 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

Population57,781
Coordinates42.5005600, -90.6645700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-91.285158, 42.10826)
End: Central Avenue (-90.664595, 42.500561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Anamosa and Dubuque. The current time is 00:22:50.

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.