Apostle Islands to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.5 miles 494.8 km · straight line
384.3 miles estimated 618.5 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Dubuque?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Dubuque is 307.5 miles (494.8 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located S of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.3 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands 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.

How to Get from Apostle Islands to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients