How far is Dubuque, IA from North Liberty, IA?
The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to North Liberty, IA is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dubuque and North Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque and North Liberty.
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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
45 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
2322 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 1
690 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
37 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on 180th Street Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · 180th Street Northeast
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Continue on Mehaffey Bridge Road Northeast
4.7 mi · 7 min · Mehaffey Bridge Road Northeast
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Continue on North Front Street
1341 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
69 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Front Street
1466 ft · 35 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Penn Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Front Street
1020 ft · 34 sec · North Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dubuque Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dubuque and North Liberty.
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
45 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dubuque and Sunny near North Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dubuque to North Liberty?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Dubuque and 40.3 miles from North Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dubuque and Sunny near North Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and North Liberty. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.6 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 North Liberty
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 19,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.7491800, -91.5979500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Liberty (-91.59795, 41.74918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
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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