How far is Walford, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from Walford, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walford and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walford and Dubuque.
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Start on B Avenue West
113 m · 20 sec · B Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Co Trunk Rd E68
634 ft · 12 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68
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Continue on Amana Road Southwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
1594 ft · 25 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
10.6 mi · 13 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 Walford 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 Walford and Sunny near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walford to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 44.4 miles from Walford and 44.5 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walford and Sunny near Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Anamosa
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 Anamosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walford and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 73.73 mi (118.65 km).
#1 Walford
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.8783400, -91.8346200 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: Dubuque (-90.66457, 42.50056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.87 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
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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