Castle Rock to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

770.6 miles 1240.1 km · straight line
924.7 miles estimated 1488.1 km · driving distance
18h 36min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Castle Rock from Dubuque?

The distance from Castle Rock to Dubuque is 770.6 miles (1240.1 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located ENE of Castle Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 924.7 miles, taking about 18h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Castle Rock in Colorado 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 36min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 19min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 11min $111–$324* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Castle Rock & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Castle Rock
39.37°N, 104.86°W
America/Denver
1897m 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 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients