Origin
Dubuque, IA
Afternoon in Dubuque on Saturday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dubuque, IA to Monticello, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Monticello, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dubuque, IA to Monticello, IA covers 35.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 151, US 61, Business Highway 151 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on US 151. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 35.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 151 and US 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.6 miles on US 151.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 151 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and US 61. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dubuque, IA to Monticello, IA is easy. At 44m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.5 miles (US 151 Business / Business Highway 151): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~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
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 151
Take the exit onto US 151
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
33.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 151 Business / Business Highway 151
Turn right onto US 151 Business / Business Highway 151
Navigation decision point
3
35.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
IA 38 / East 1st Street
Turn right onto IA 38 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
North Maple Street
Turn right onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 151 | 27.6 mi | 31m |
| US 61 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Business Highway 151 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 151
— 27.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque, IA and Monticello, 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
28 mi
·
31 min
·
US 151
5
Turn right onto US 151 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Business Highway 151
6
Continue on US 151 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto IA 38
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 1st Street
8
Turn right onto North Maple Street
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Maple Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Maple Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Monticello, IA
Afternoon in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
12:02 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 Dubuque, IA to Monticello, IA covers 35.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 151, US 61, Business Highway 151. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.58 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.
The drive from Dubuque, IA to Monticello, IA is easy. At 44m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.5 miles (US 151 Business / Business Highway 151): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dubuque, IA to Monticello, 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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