How far is Mount Pleasant, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Linn County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Dubuque.
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Start on South White Street
18 m · 5 sec · South White Street
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Turn right onto West Warren Street
761 ft · 39 sec · West Warren Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
2317 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.1 mi · 49 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Oak Crest Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Highway 218 South
1 km · 1 min · Old Highway 218 South
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto West Benton Street
1111 ft · 45 sec · West Benton Street
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Turn left onto South Capitol Street
127 m · 16 sec · South Capitol Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
129 m · 17 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Clinton Street
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Continue on Church Street
3181 ft · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Governor Street
2274 ft · 1 min · North Governor Street
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Turn right onto North Dodge Street
2.1 mi · 4 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 Mount Pleasant and Dubuque.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 1
Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Mount Pleasant and 80.5 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 115.75 mi (186.28 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 8,508 |
| Coordinates | 40.9636400, -91.5579400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.12 | $44.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.58 | $55.16 |
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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