Dubuque to Quebec City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

998.6 miles 1607.1 km · straight line
1198.3 miles estimated 1928.5 km · driving distance
24h 6min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Quebec City?

The distance from Dubuque to Quebec City is 998.6 miles (1607.1 km) as the crow flies. Quebec City is located ENE of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1198.3 miles, taking about 24h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Dubuque is in Iowa, United States, while Quebec City is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Quebec City. 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 Quebec City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 6min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 55min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~31h 20min $144–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Quebec City

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients