How far is Waterloo, IA from Dubuque, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waterloo and Dubuque is 85.5 miles (137.6 km).

Flight distance from Waterloo, IA to Dubuque, IA is 85.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Waterloo to Dubuque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waterloo, Iowa to Dubuque, Iowa is: 91.35 miles (147.01 km) by car.

Driving from Waterloo to Dubuque will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#2 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa. Dubuque is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Dubuque Museum of Art and the Dubuque Historical Society.

Population 57781
GPS Coordinates 42°30'2"N 90°39'52"W
Latitude 42.5005600
Longitude -90.6645700
Altitude 189
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Waterloo and Dubuque

The distance between Waterloo and Dubuque is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Dubuque. The current time is 06:34:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.2 liters (3.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Dubuque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Dubuque is $10.59 (diesel $14.98).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $10.59 $11.6 $13.1 $14.98

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waterloo and Dubuque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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