Detroit to Dubuque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.7 miles 625.5 km · straight line
460.7 miles actual route 741.4 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Dubuque?

The distance from Detroit to Dubuque is 388.7 miles (625.5 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.7 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Dubuque in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $55–$161* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM