Cedar Rapids to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.5 miles 97.4 km · straight line
78.7 miles estimated 126.6 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Dubuque?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque is 60.5 miles (97.4 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located NE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.7 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 411.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients