How far is Dubuque, IA from West Liberty, IA?
The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to West Liberty, IA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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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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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dubuque and West Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque and West 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
42.1 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto County Road X40
9.6 mi · 17 min · County Road X40
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on North Elm Street
1742 ft · 37 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1920 ft · 44 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
1004 ft · 20 sec · South Madison Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street
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Turn straight onto Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on Green Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto North Columbus Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Columbus Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
820 ft · 16 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dubuque and West 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
42.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dubuque and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dubuque to West Liberty?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Anamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Dubuque and 43.1 miles from West Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dubuque and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Anamosa
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 Anamosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 71.27 mi (114.7 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 West Liberty
City in Morgan County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.5700200, -91.2637700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Liberty (-91.26377, 41.57002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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