How far is Story City, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Story City, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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 Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Story City and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Story City and Dubuque.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on 115th Street
130 m · 15 sec · 115th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2155 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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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 Story City 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.
US 20 East
Keep slight left
81.4 mi · 01h 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 Story City and Sunny near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Story City to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Evansdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Story City and 86.8 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Story City and Sunny near Dubuque.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Story City and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 151.24 mi (243.4 km).
#1 Story City
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 42.1872100, -93.5957700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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