Aberdeen, South Dakota to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Dubuque?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Dubuque is 439.2 miles (706.9 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.1 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Dubuque in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Dubuque. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.