Dubuque to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1005.4 miles 1618.1 km · straight line
1206.5 miles estimated 1941.7 km · driving distance
24h 16min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Yellowstone?

The distance from Dubuque to Yellowstone is 1005.4 miles (1618.1 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1206.5 miles, taking about 24h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 16min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 7min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~31h 33min $145–$422* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients