How far is Dubuque, IA from Huxley, IA?

The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Huxley, IA is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.77 mi
03h 38m
Flight
156 mi
251.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156 mi
Kilometers
251.05 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.77 mi
Kilometers
294.14 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huxley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Dubuque
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dubuque
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Huxley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dubuque
9:00 PM CDT
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
Newhall
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Dubuque
91.2 mi
01h 49m
To Huxley
91.5 mi
01h 49m

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
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 73rd Street

    24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69, I 35 Business: Huxley

    1767 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Duff Avenue

    7.8 mi · 12 min · South Duff Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
67.8 mi · 37%
US 61 South
62.8 mi · 34%
73rd Street
24.4 mi · 13%
South Duff Avenue
7.84 mi · 4%
16th Avenue Southwest
2.37 mi · 1%
US 30 West
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Highway

67.8 mi · 01h 19m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newhall
01h 49m from Dubuque
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dubuque and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Huxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Newhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Dubuque and 91.5 miles from Huxley.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dubuque and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Huxley.

Stop Ideas Near Newhall

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

115 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

119 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and Huxley. Straight-line distance: 156 mi (251.05 km).

Dubuque

#1 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

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

#2 Huxley

City in Story County, Iowa, United States

Population4,270
Coordinates41.8952700, -93.6007700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Dubuque (-90.66457, 42.50056)
End: Huxley (-93.60077, 41.89527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 Huxley. The current time is 01:11:28.

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.