How far is Dubuque, IA from Creston, IA?
The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Creston, IA is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dubuque and Creston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque and Creston.
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Start on Central Avenue
929 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, US 151 South
1021 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Osceola, Creston
958 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
30.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1 km · 2 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Street
690 ft · 30 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Montgomery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dubuque and Creston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 61 South
Take the exit slight right
57 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dubuque and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Creston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dubuque to Creston?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Dubuque and 134.5 miles from Creston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Dubuque and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Creston.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
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 Le Grand.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and Creston. Straight-line distance: 214.93 mi (345.89 km).
#1 Dubuque
The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
| Population | 57,781 |
| Coordinates | 42.5005600, -90.6645700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Creston
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.0586000, -94.3613500 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creston (-94.36135, 41.0586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.12 | $88.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
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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