How far is Centerville, IA from Dubuque, IA?

The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.24 mi
03h 20m
Flight
169.51 mi
272.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.51 mi
Kilometers
272.8 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.24 mi
Kilometers
323.87 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dubuque
Sat, Nov 7, 6:24 AM CST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T03:03
Arrive Dubuque
Sat, Nov 7, 6:24 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Keystone
IA

Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America

From Centerville
98.2 mi
01h 40m
To Dubuque
103.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leaf Road

    1.4 km · 4 min · Leaf Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 188th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · 188th Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mallard Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mallard Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Mallard Avenue

    50 m · 3 sec · Mallard Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West 12th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 12th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street

    2912 ft · 1 min · Marion Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

    1331 ft · 27 sec · West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1356 ft · 27 sec · West 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Corporal Roger Snedden Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corporal Roger Snedden Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 230th Street

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · 230th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 73rd Street

    26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Collins Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    32.4 mi · 37 min · 200th Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    1432 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on White Street

    638 ft · 27 sec · White Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    87 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
230th Street
77.2 mi · 38%
200th Avenue
38.6 mi · 19%
73rd Street
26.8 mi · 13%
Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 12%
IA 100 East
10.4 mi · 5%
Collins Road Northeast
5.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

230th Street

Continue on 230th Street

77.2 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
169.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keystone
01h 40m from Centerville
Leave By
10:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Dubuque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Keystone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Centerville and 103.1 miles from Dubuque.

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

The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Dubuque.

Stop Ideas Near Keystone

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

110 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 169.51 mi (272.8 km).

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#1 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0927600, -93.9355100
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Dubuque

#2 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

Population57,781
Coordinates42.5005600, -90.6645700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Leaf Road (-93.935513, 42.09276)
End: Central Avenue (-90.664595, 42.500561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.92
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $27.96 $55.92
Mid-grade $4.28 $30.37 $60.73
Premium $4.84 $34.34 $68.69
Diesel $6.01 $42.67 $85.34

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Dubuque. The current time is 03:03:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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