There are
1,984 mi
from Dubuque, IA to San Rafael, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Dubuque, Iowa to San Rafael, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Dubuque, IA to San Rafael, CA) is 1,699.24 mi.
1,984 mi = 3,192.25 kms