Denver to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

768.6 miles 1237 km · straight line
861.2 miles actual route 1386 km · driving distance
15h 22min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Dubuque?

The distance from Denver to Dubuque is 768.6 miles (1237 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 861.2 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver and Dubuque. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 22min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 26min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 59min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM