Bismarck to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from Dubuque?

The distance from Bismarck to Dubuque is 578.9 miles (931.7 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.7 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North 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 Bismarck 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.