Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Asbury, IA
Tom Fisk
Dubuque, IA to Asbury, IA is 6.9 miles and takes about 12m via Dodge Street and Northwest Arterial, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest and stays entirely within Iowa. You'll be on mostly surface roads for this brief transit. Given the minimal distance and time, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of room for spontaneous detours or longer stays at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Arterial | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Asbury Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Locust Street Conn | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque, IA and Asbury, IA.
Start on Central Avenue
Take the ramp
Turn right onto IA 946
Turn right onto US 20
Turn right onto Northwest Arterial
Turn left onto Asbury Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 61 South, US 151 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto IA 946 / Locust Street Conn
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northwest Arterial
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Asbury Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.07 one way
$2.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Dubuque on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Asbury on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles on Dodge Street. You can expect a consistent pace for the entire 6.9 miles, with the 12-minute travel time reflecting typical surface road conditions. Pay attention as you transition from Dodge Street to Northwest Arterial, as this is a key junction for the route.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (IA 946 / Locust Street Conn): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Northwest Arterial): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
141 ft
Highest Point
932 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
324 ft
Dubuque, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in Iowa. A port on the upper Mississippi River, it is situated along scenic bluffs facing the river, and has its roots in a mining and trading settlement established in the area by Quebec-born entrepreneur Julien Dubuque in 1788. The city's population is 57,686 (2000 Census), and the estimated population of the Dubuque metropolitan area is 93,072.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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