How far is Indiana, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Dubuque.
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Start on County Highway G76
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn sharp left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
2089 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
1545 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Dodge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dodge Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on South Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 1
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp right
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward White Street, Port of Dubuque
1432 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on White Street
638 ft · 27 sec · White Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
87 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Dubuque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 14
Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Indiana and 98.9 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa station
Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 150.92 mi (242.88 km).
#1 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dubuque
The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
| Population | 57,781 |
| Coordinates | 42.5005600, -90.6645700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-90.664595, 42.500561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
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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