Dubuque to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1573.7 miles 2532.6 km · straight line
1868.8 miles actual route 3007.5 km · driving distance
32h 44min estimated drive time
$180 - $221 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Seattle?

The distance from Dubuque to Seattle is 1573.7 miles (2532.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1868.8 miles, taking about 32h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 44min $180 - $221 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 17min $150–$280* Budget
Train ~42h 33min $224–$654* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Seattle

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM