Dubuque to Laramie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

770.9 miles 1240.7 km · straight line
925.1 miles estimated 1488.8 km · driving distance
18h 37min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Laramie?

The distance from Dubuque to Laramie is 770.9 miles (1240.7 km) as the crow flies. Laramie is located W of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 925.1 miles, taking about 18h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Laramie in Wyoming.

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. 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. 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 Dubuque and Laramie. 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 Laramie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 37min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 20min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 12min $111–$324* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Laramie

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Laramie
41.31°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients