How far is Dubuque, IA from Waterloo, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dubuque and Waterloo is 85.5 miles (137.6 km).

Flight distance from Dubuque, IA to Waterloo, IA is 85.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Dubuque to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dubuque, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 91.13 miles (146.66 km) by car.

Driving from Dubuque to Waterloo will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa. Dubuque is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Dubuque Museum of Art and the Dubuque Historical Society.

Population 57781
GPS Coordinates 42°30'2"N 90°39'52"W
Latitude 42.5005600
Longitude -90.6645700
Altitude 189
Country United States
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#2 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Dubuque and Waterloo

The distance between Dubuque and Waterloo is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Dubuque and Waterloo. The current time is 04:53:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.17 liters (3.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dubuque and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dubuque to Waterloo is $10.56 (diesel $14.95).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $10.56 $11.57 $13.07 $14.95

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dubuque and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Dubuque 69.93 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Dubuque 200.27 miles (322 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Dubuque 198.28 miles (319 km)

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