Dubuque to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1345.9 miles 2166 km · straight line
1615.1 miles estimated 2599.2 km · driving distance
32h 29min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Spokane?

The distance from Dubuque to Spokane is 1345.9 miles (2166 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1615.1 miles, taking about 32h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Spokane 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 29min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 59min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~42h 14min $194–$565* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Spokane

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 449 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients