Dubuque to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509 miles 819.1 km · straight line
618.6 miles actual route 995.5 km · driving distance
11h 18min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Memphis?

The distance from Dubuque to Memphis is 509 miles (819.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located S of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618.6 miles, taking about 11h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dubuque and Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 18min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 34min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 41min $74–$217* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Memphis

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM