Dubuque to Orem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1097.7 miles 1766.5 km · straight line
1317.2 miles estimated 2119.8 km · driving distance
26h 30min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Orem?

The distance from Dubuque to Orem is 1097.7 miles (1766.5 km) as the crow flies. Orem is located W of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1317.2 miles, taking about 26h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Orem in Utah.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 30min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 48min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~34h 27min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Orem

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Orem
40.30°N, 111.69°W
America/Denver
1455m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients