Dubuque to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dubuque from Louisville?
The distance from Dubuque to Louisville is 390.8 miles (628.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SE of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.6 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Louisville in Kentucky.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Dubuque and Louisville. 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 Dubuque to Louisville
Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Louisville
- 1207 mi
- 2316 mi
- 3164 mi
- 4270 mi
- 5162 mi
Quick Facts
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 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator