How far is Galena, really
About 30m from Dubuque, IA, door to door. A preserved 1850s streetscape built into a hillside, with 85 percent of the town on the National Register, and two festivals a week apart.
Drive times
Real road distances and door-to-door times, approximate, by car. Nearest first.
| From | About |
|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 30m |
| Chicago, IL | 3h |
Worth the drive
Galena Country Fair, Oct 10–11, 2026, at Grant Park ($3). A preserved 1850s streetscape built into a hillside, with 85 percent of the town on the National Register, and two festivals a week apart.
- Galena Country Fair: 120+ hand-selected artisans & vendors, two days of live music & food
- Saturday, Oct 10: 10 AM–5 PM, opening day on Grant Park
- Sunday, Oct 11: 10 AM–4 PM, final day for vendors & live music
- Grant Park: 625 Park Ave · across Galena River footbridge, free remote-lot shuttles every 30 min
When you get there
Main Street is a preserved 1850s streetscape built into a hillside. 85% of the town is on the National Register. Park once. The full schedule and where to eat are on the Galena festival page.
About these times
Times are rough door-to-door estimates by car. Nobody here has driven every leg this season, so treat the table as planning numbers, not a promise.
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Galena Country Fair, its organisers, or any business in Galena. Details come from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works on a road trip
FOG: Fog of War Walking Map covers the world in fog and clears it only where you physically walk. The drive itself paints a thin line. The reason to go is what happens when you park: a town like Galena comes out of the dark in whole blocks in an afternoon on foot. Free to explore, no account, and it works with no signal.
Questions people actually ask
How far is Galena from Dubuque?
About 30m by car, door to door.
How far is Galena from Chicago?
About 3h by car, door to door.
Is Galena worth the drive?
Galena Country Fair runs Oct 10–11, 2026. Main Street is a preserved 1850s streetscape built into a hillside. 85% of the town is on the National Register.
Are you affiliated with the festival?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
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