How far is Tipton, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Tipton, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
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
The map below follows the saved road route between Tipton and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipton and Dubuque.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
15 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Ash Street
2140 ft · 36 sec · Ash Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Walnut Street
1774 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road E45
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road E45
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Continue on State Highway 38
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 38
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 64
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto Amber Road X44
3.5 mi · 6 min · Amber Road X44
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Turn left onto E23 County Home Road
2952 ft · 1 min · E23 County Home Road
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Turn right onto Amber Road X44
5.1 mi · 9 min · Amber Road X44
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Take the ramp right
1789 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 36 min
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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 Tipton and Dubuque.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Amber Road X44
Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 00h 36m
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 Tipton and Sunny near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tipton to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 35.6 miles from Tipton and 37 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tipton 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 55.8 mi (89.8 km).
#1 Tipton
Town in Iowa
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697400, -91.1279300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
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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