How far is Robins, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Robins, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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
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City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robins and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robins and Dubuque.
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Start on South 2nd Street
91 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tower Terrace Road
55 m · 5 sec · Tower Terrace Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Tower Terrace Road
597 ft · 21 sec · Tower Terrace Road
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Turn right onto East Robins Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Robins Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alburnett Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Alburnett Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1778 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · 10th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 10th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 35th Street
35 m · 5 sec · 35th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 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 Robins and Dubuque.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
200th Avenue
Continue on 200th Avenue
32.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Robins and Sunny near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robins to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Robins and 36.4 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robins and Sunny near Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robins and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.28 km).
#1 Robins
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 3,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.0711100, -91.6668400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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