Origin
Anamosa, IA
Morning in Anamosa on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anamosa, IA to Dubuque, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anamosa, IA
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Dubuque, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Dubuque, IA covers 48 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 200th Avenue, US 151, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.9 miles on 200th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 48 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
200th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 39.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR E28 / South Scott Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR E28 / South Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (US 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR E28 / South Scott Street
Turn right onto CR E28 / South Scott Street
Navigation decision point
4
41.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 151
Keep slight left at fork onto US 151
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
47.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward White Street, Port of Dubuque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 189A
Toward White Street, Port of Dubuque
5
48 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn left onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
48 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 200th Avenue | 39.9 mi | 46m |
| US 151 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US 61 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Scott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| White Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
200th Avenue
— 39.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa, IA and Dubuque, IA.
1
Start on CR E28
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR E28
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Scott Street
3
Continue on CR E28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto US 151
40 mi
·
46 min
·
200th Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 151
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 151
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61; US 151
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61; US 151
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 189A
Toward White Street, Port of Dubuque
9
Continue on White Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
White Street
10
Turn left onto East 7th Street
284 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 7th Street
11
Turn left onto Central Avenue
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Anamosa, IA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Anamosa, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dubuque, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dubuque, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dubuque, IA
Morning in Dubuque on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Dubuque, IA covers 48 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 200th Avenue, US 151, US 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Anamosa, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR E28 / South Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (US 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Anamosa, IA to Dubuque, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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