Dubuque to Freeport, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.1 miles 88.6 km · straight line
71.6 miles estimated 115.2 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Freeport, Illinois?

The distance from Dubuque to Freeport, Illinois is 55.1 miles (88.6 km) as the crow flies. Freeport, Illinois is located ESE of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.6 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Freeport, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Dubuque and Freeport, Illinois. 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 Dubuque to Freeport, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Freeport, Illinois
42.30°N, 89.62°W
America/Chicago
237m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 452.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients