How far is Rock Valley, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Rock Valley, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Valley and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Valley and Dubuque.
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Start on 15th Street
9 m · 3 sec · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
1916 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on 310th Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · 310th Street
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Continue on Black Forest Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Black Forest Road
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Continue on 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto 400th Street
7.5 mi · 10 min · 400th Street
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Continue on Birch Street
593 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
1159 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on 6th Avenue South
751 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Fir Street
729 ft · 17 sec · Fir Street
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Turn right onto County Road S
1437 ft · 29 sec · County Road S
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Continue on Log Avenue
5.8 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Turn left onto 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
553 ft · 18 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn straight onto IA 946
708 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
128 m · 13 sec
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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 Rock Valley and Dubuque.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
165 mi · 03h 10m
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 leaving Rock Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Valley to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Rock Valley and 171.8 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rock Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dubuque.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Valley and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 289.27 mi (465.53 km).
#1 Rock Valley
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,901 |
| Coordinates | 43.2052600, -96.2950300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.13 | $112.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.97 | $127.93 |
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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