Dubuque to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.8 miles 628.9 km · straight line
492.6 miles actual route 792.7 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Louisville

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM