Dubuque to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

75.3 miles 121.2 km · straight line
94.1 miles estimated 151.5 km · driving distance
1h 54min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Dubuque to Madison, Wisconsin is 75.3 miles (121.2 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located ENE of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 94.1 miles, taking about 1h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 54min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 17min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 48min $11–$33* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 330.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients