How far is West Liberty, IA from Dubuque, IA?
The driving distance from West Liberty, IA to Dubuque, IA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Liberty and Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Dubuque.
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Start on West 3rd Street
820 ft · 22 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Columbus Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Columbus Street
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn straight onto Green Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on South Madison Street
1004 ft · 22 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1920 ft · 44 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1742 ft · 35 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on County Road X40
9.6 mi · 17 min · County Road X40
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Turn right
41.6 mi · 48 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 West Liberty and Dubuque.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Liberty and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Liberty to Dubuque?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 43.2 miles from West Liberty and 43.2 miles from Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Liberty and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 West Liberty and Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 71.27 mi (114.7 km).
#1 West Liberty
City in Morgan County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.5700200, -91.2637700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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