How far is Tiffin, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Tiffin, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiffin and Dubuque.
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Start on East 3rd Street
18 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
115 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Marengo Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East Marengo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Park Road
85 m · 5 sec · North Park Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road
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Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
136 m · 14 sec · Forevergreen Road
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Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
40 m · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road
1769 ft · 44 sec · West Forevergreen Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 380 North, US 218 North, IA 27 North
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
13.6 mi · 15 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 north, IA 13 north: Marion
8.1 mi · 11 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 Tiffin 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tiffin and Mostly Cloudy near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tiffin to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Anamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Tiffin and 47.4 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tiffin and Mostly Cloudy near Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Anamosa
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 Tiffin and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 75.06 mi (120.8 km).
#1 Tiffin
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4,629 |
| Coordinates | 41.7058500, -91.6629500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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