How far is Dubuque, IA from Williamsburg, IA?

The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Williamsburg, IA is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.8 mi
02h 15m
Flight
90.1 mi
145 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.1 mi
Kilometers
145 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.8 mi
Kilometers
184.75 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Dubuque
Fri, Apr 17, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dubuque
2026-04-17T02:30
Arrive Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dubuque
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Springville
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

From Dubuque
57.4 mi
01h 07m
To Williamsburg
57.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids

    2229 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport

    1764 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.8 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 149 South, CR B77 North: Williamsburg, Parnell

    1844 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Welsh Street

    122 m · 10 sec · West Welsh Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    43 m · 6 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
62.8 mi · 55%
I 80 West
18.9 mi · 16%
Avenue of the Saints
15.8 mi · 14%
Lincoln Freeway
6.35 mi · 6%
US 30 West
0.42 mi
IA 149 South
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Take the exit slight right

57 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
90.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
01h 07m from Dubuque
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dubuque and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Dubuque and 57.5 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

94 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

96 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

103 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dubuque and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 90.1 mi (145 km).

Dubuque

#1 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

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

#2 Williamsburg

City in Iowa

Population3,179
Coordinates41.6611200, -92.0090700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Dubuque (-90.66457, 42.50056)
End: Williamsburg (-92.00907, 41.66112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.55
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.27 $30.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.22 $34.45
Premium $4.65 $18.85 $37.70
Diesel $5.30 $21.48 $42.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dubuque and Williamsburg. The current time is 02:30:26.

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.