How far is Red Oak, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Red Oak, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Oak and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Dubuque.
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Start on East Reed Street
1980 ft · 1 min · East Reed Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
14 mi · 21 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on M Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · M Avenue
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Continue on 550th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 550th Street
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Continue on Adair Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Adair Street
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Continue on 550th Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · 550th Street
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Turn right onto White Pole Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · White Pole Road
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Continue on Southwest 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on White Pole Road
757 ft · 22 sec · White Pole Road
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Continue on East 7th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Take the exit right
62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
33.5 mi · 39 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
5.9 mi · 8 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road
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Continue on 200th Avenue
32.4 mi · 37 min · 200th Avenue
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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 Red Oak and Dubuque.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
650th Street
Take the exit right
62 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Red Oak 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 Red Oak to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 321.4 miles (517.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Rhodes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Red Oak and 167.9 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.76 one way or $85.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Red Oak and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Rhodes
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 Rhodes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 256.62 mi (412.99 km).
#1 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 41.0097200, -95.2255500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.76 | $85.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.78 | $105.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.15 | $120.29 |
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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