Coeur d'Alene to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1316.1 miles 2118.1 km · straight line
1579.3 miles estimated 2541.7 km · driving distance
31h 46min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Dubuque?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Dubuque is 1316.1 miles (2118.1 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located E of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1579.3 miles, taking about 31h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 46min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 7min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~41h 18min $190–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coeur d'Alene & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m 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 439 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients