How far is Dubuque, IA from Camanche, IA?

The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Camanche, IA is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
68.87 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.49 mi
86.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.49 mi
Kilometers
86.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.87 mi
Kilometers
110.83 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camanche
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Dubuque
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dubuque
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Camanche
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dubuque
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
Maquoketa
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Dubuque
34.4 mi
00h 43m
To Camanche
34.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    929 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, US 151 South

    1021 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    50.8 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Anamosa Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Anamosa Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street

    1174 ft · 32 sec · 21st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 9th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 9th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Washington Boulevard

    885 ft · 24 sec · South Washington Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
65.6 mi · 95%
9th Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Anamosa Road
1.34 mi · 2%
21st Street
0.22 mi
Central Avenue
0.18 mi
South Washington Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Continue straight

50.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maquoketa
00h 43m from Dubuque
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dubuque and Partly Sunny near Camanche.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Maquoketa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Dubuque and 34.4 miles from Camanche.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maquoketa

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

62 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

63 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

70 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

110 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and Camanche. Straight-line distance: 53.49 mi (86.08 km).

Dubuque

#1 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

Population57,781
Coordinates42.5005600, -90.6645700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Camanche

#2 Camanche

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates41.7880900, -90.2562400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Dubuque (-90.66457, 42.50056)
End: Camanche (-90.25624, 41.78809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dubuque and Camanche. The current time is 01:34:30.

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.