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Dubuque to Watkins Glen · 2 days
A scenic cross-country journey from the banks of the Mississippi River through the heart of the Great Lakes region, concluding at the dramatic shale gorges and waterfalls of the Finger Lakes in New York.
2days
6stops
1470km
Day 1: Dubuque → Starved Rock → Cleveland
10h 6min · 960km3 stops
Dubuque
09:00 – 11:00
2h 25min · 229km
Starved Rock
12:00 – 14:00
7h 41min · 731km
Cleveland
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Presque Isle → Letchworth → Watkins Glen
5h 23min · 510km3 stops
Presque Isle
09:00 – 11:00
2h 13min · 210km
Letchworth
12:00 – 14:00
1h 15min · 119km
Watkins Glen
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. This route involves approximately 12-14 hours of driving; plan for early departures.
- 2. Watkins Glen State Park gorge trails are seasonal and typically close in winter.
- 3. Check for New York State Park parking capacity during peak summer weekends.