Dubuque to North Platte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dubuque from North Platte?

The distance from Dubuque to North Platte is 528.5 miles (850.5 km) as the crow flies. North Platte is located W of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 634.2 miles, taking about 12h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and North Platte in Nebraska.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dubuque and North Platte. 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.