Distance from Dubuque to Waterloo
How far is it from Dubuque to Waterloo? About 517 mi in a straight line and 631 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Dubuque and Waterloo are about 517 mi (832 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 631 mi (1,015 km), a drive of about 10 hr 41 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 27 min.
| Straight-line distance | 517 mi / 832 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 631 mi / 1,015 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 10 hr 41 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 27 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $79 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.096, -85.630 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Dubuque to Waterloo is about 517 mi (832 km) in a straight line, and roughly 631 mi (1,015 km) by road.