Bozeman to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1031.8 miles 1660.6 km · straight line
1238.2 miles estimated 1992.7 km · driving distance
24h 55min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Dubuque?

The distance from Bozeman to Dubuque is 1031.8 miles (1660.6 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1238.2 miles, taking about 24h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 55min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 54min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~32h 24min $149–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients