There are
1,978 mi
from Dubuque, IA to Oakdale, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Dubuque, Iowa to Oakdale, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Dubuque, IA to Oakdale, CA) is 1,618.57 mi.
1,978 mi = 3,182.55 kms