Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
86.3 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Dubuque, IA to Coralville, IA covers 86.3 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61 South, Highway 1, 1st Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.1 miles from Dubuque, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 86.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Dodge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA Medical Center | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque, IA and Coralville, IA.
Start on Central Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, US 151 South
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto State Highway 1
Continue on 1st Avenue North
Continue on State Highway 1
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
Continue on North Market Street
Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
Continue on North Dodge Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward VA Medical Center
Keep slight left
Turn straight onto 1st Avenue
Turn right onto 5th Street
Turn right onto 12th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coralville, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dubuque, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 86.3 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Dubuque, IA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Dubuque, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Coralville, 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 Coralville, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.81 one way
$25.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| premium | $4.65 | $15.81 | $31.63 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Dubuque on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Coralville on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Marion, IA
43 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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