Albuquerque to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

999.4 miles 1608.3 km · straight line
1172.1 miles actual route 1886.3 km · driving distance
21h 43min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Dubuque?

The distance from Albuquerque to Dubuque is 999.4 miles (1608.3 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1172.1 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Dubuque in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Dubuque. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 43min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 4min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~28h 14min $141–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM