Dubuque to Twin Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1207.6 miles 1943.4 km · straight line
1449.1 miles estimated 2332.1 km · driving distance
29h 9min estimated drive time
$139 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Twin Falls?

The distance from Dubuque to Twin Falls is 1207.6 miles (1943.4 km) as the crow flies. Twin Falls is located W of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1449.1 miles, taking about 29h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Twin Falls in Idaho.

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 Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 9min $139 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 59min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~37h 54min $174–$507* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Twin Falls

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Twin Falls
42.56°N, 114.46°W
America/Boise
1138m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 403 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients