Flight Time from Ames to Dubuque
The flight from Ames to Dubuque covers about 154 mi and takes roughly 47 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
47 min
Nonstop flight
154 mi
Straight-line
201 mi
By road
47 min
Flight time
Ames and Dubuque are about 154 mi (249 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 201 mi (323 km), a drive of about 3 hr 35 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 154 mi / 249 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 201 mi / 323 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 35 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $25 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.277, -92.148 |
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
Ames to Dubuque is about 154 mi (249 km) in a straight line, and roughly 201 mi (323 km) by road.