How far is Dubuque, IA from Orange City, IA?
The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Orange City, IA is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Hamilton County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dubuque and Orange City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque and Orange City.
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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
1248 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Street Conn
1166 ft · 36 sec · Locust Street Conn
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Turn right onto Dodge Street
87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Dodge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Continue on Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
25 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Continue on 8th Street Southeast
1307 ft · 38 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Albany Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
131 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dubuque and Orange City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Dubuque and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dubuque to Orange City?
The road trip is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blairsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Dubuque and 159.5 miles from Orange City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dubuque and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 275.83 mi (443.9 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 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 6,182 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072100, -96.0583500 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange City (-96.05835, 43.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.39 | $84.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.80 | $95.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.62 | $119.23 |
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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