Origin
Dubuque, IA
Morning in Dubuque on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dubuque, IA to Glenwood, IA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 25m
Distance
334.8 mi
539 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 13m
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6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dubuque, IA
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Glenwood, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dubuque, IA to Glenwood, IA covers 334.8 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 151, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.6 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.4 miles from Dubuque, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 25m highway drive covering 334.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 124.6 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 124.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 151. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 334.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.8 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 61 South, US 151 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 189A
Toward US 61 South, US 151 South
7
178.8 mi into trip
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~3h 31m in
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US 65
Take the exit onto US 65 toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
7
197.4 mi into trip
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~3h 53m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Omaha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Omaha
6
292.9 mi into trip
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~5h 36m in
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I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebrask...
7
316.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 29 South: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 29 South: Kansas City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dubuque, IA and Glenwood, IA, road signs point toward Marshalltown, Des Moines and Omaha Nebraska.
Marshalltown
79.3 mi in
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~1h 35m
Des Moines
144.1 mi in
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~2h 50m
Omaha Nebraska
292.9 mi in
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~5h 36m
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via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 124.6 mi | 2h 14m |
| US 151 | 58.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| Lincoln Highway | 37.3 mi | 43m |
| Marshalltown Boulevard | 33.7 mi | 39m |
| 73rd Street | 24.4 mi | 28m |
| IA 100 | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| US 65 | 13 mi | 15m |
| I 29 | 12 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 124.6 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque, IA and Glenwood, IA.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 189A
Toward US 61 South, US 151 South
3
Continue on US 61; US 151
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 61; US 151
4
Take the exit onto US 151
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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US 151
5
Turn left onto US 151; IA 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 151; IA 13
6
Turn right onto IA 100
15 mi
·
18 min
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IA 100
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
8
Merge onto US 30; US 218
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Avenue Southwest
9
Continue on US 30; US 218
24 mi
·
28 min
·
73rd Street
10
Continue on US 30
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
12
Turn left onto IA 330
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Marshalltown Boulevard
13
Continue on US 65; IA 330
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
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Northeast Hubbell Avenue
14
Take the exit onto US 65
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 65
Toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 80; I 35
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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I 80; I 35
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
96 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Omaha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
18
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 29 South: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 29
12 mi
·
12 min
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I 29
20
Take the exit onto US 275
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 275
Toward US 34, US 275 South: South Bellevue, Glenwood
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 275
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 275
22
Merge onto US 34; US 275
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 34
23
Turn left onto Hilman Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilman Road
24
Continue on Sharp Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Sharp Street
25
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
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North Walnut Street
26
Turn right
225 ft
·
16 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.4 miles from Dubuque, IA, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.4 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenwood, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dubuque, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dubuque, IA
This is one driving day of about 334.8 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dubuque, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 124.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.4 mi from Dubuque, IA · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.4 miles from Dubuque, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.6 miles.
Arriving in Glenwood, IA
The final approach into Glenwood, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Glenwood, IA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.34 one way
$104.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.47 | $114.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.43 | $128.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.92 | $147.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.15 | $16.07 |
| Efficient EV | 83.7 | 0 | $29.29 | $13.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.9 | 1 | $46.87 | $21.43 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Glenwood, IA
Morning in Glenwood on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dubuque, IA to Glenwood, IA covers 334.8 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 151, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.4 miles from Dubuque, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 334.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.8 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dubuque, IA and Glenwood, IA, road signs point toward Marshalltown, Des Moines and Omaha Nebraska.
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