Dubuque to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

828.3 miles 1333.1 km · straight line
994 miles estimated 1599.7 km · driving distance
20h 0min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Sheridan?

The distance from Dubuque to Sheridan is 828.3 miles (1333.1 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 994 miles, taking about 20h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Sheridan in Wyoming.

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 Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 0min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 0min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~26h 0min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Sheridan

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients