# Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville, United States: what it is and when to go

> Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville is a church building in Iowa, United States of America, at 286 m above sea level. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-francis-xavier-roman-catholic-basilica/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Iowa, United States of America · Temples
- **Where:** United States
- **Elevation:** 286 m
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 271 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 42.4843, -91.12633

## What it is and where

Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville is a church building in Iowa, United States of America, at 286 m above sea level. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 42.4843, -91.12633; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 271 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.484305%2C-91.126326)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.484305%2C-91.126326)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 13 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 06 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 54 |

In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Nelson Dewey State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nelson-dewey-state-park/): State park in Grant County, Wisconsin · 29 km
- [Washington Mill Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-mill-bridge/): Bridge near Bernard, Iowa, United States of America · 35 km
- [Heitkamp Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/heitkamp-planetarium/): Planetarium · 37 km
- [St. Raphael's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-raphael-cathedral/): Church in Dubuque, Iowa · 38 km
- [Dubuque County Jail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dubuque-county-jail/): Prison in Iowa, United States of America · 38 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Temples

- [Washington National Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-national-cathedral/): Neo-Gothic cathedral located in Washington, D.C
- [St. Patrick's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-patrick-s-cathedral/): cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York
- [Trinity Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iglesia-trinity/): Episcopal parish church in Manhattan, New York, United States
- [Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-del-santuario-nacional-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/): architectural structure in Washington, DC, USA
- [Cathedral of St. John the Divine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-de-san-juan-el-divino/): cathedral in Manhattan, New York City, U.S
- [Christ Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/christ-cathedral/): church building in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, United States of America

Every United States place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville?

It is a church building in Iowa, United States of America. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.

### How do you get to Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 271 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.484305%2C-91.126326) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Nelson Dewey State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nelson-dewey-state-park/), [Washington Mill Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-mill-bridge/), [Heitkamp Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/heitkamp-planetarium/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/560488794), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2886995), CC0. More about Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_St._Francis_Xavier%2C_Dyersville). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).