Dubuque to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1321 miles 2125.9 km · straight line
1585.2 miles estimated 2551.1 km · driving distance
31h 53min estimated drive time
$153 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Dubuque to Lewiston, Idaho is 1321 miles (2125.9 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1585.2 miles, taking about 31h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho.

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 Lewiston, Idaho. 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 Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 53min $153 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 16min $127–$238* Budget
Train ~41h 27min $190–$555* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 440 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