Badlands to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.1 miles 957.8 km · straight line
714.2 miles estimated 1149.4 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Dubuque?

The distance from Badlands to Dubuque is 595.1 miles (957.8 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714.2 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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 Badlands to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients