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Trip from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

74.4 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Anamosa, IA

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Scott Street, East 3rd Street, Highway 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 74.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 74.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Scott Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Scott Street
East 3rd Street
Highway 64 East
Highway 64
Highway 38
County Road E45
Jackson Street
Walnut Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Scott Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa, IA and Davenport, IA.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Scott Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Scott Street
3

Continue on East 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street
4

Continue on Highway 64 East

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Highway 64 East
5

Continue on State Highway 64

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 64
6

Turn right onto State Highway 38

4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 38
7

Continue on County Road E45

0.2 mi · 19 sec · County Road E45
8

Continue on Jackson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
9

Continue on Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Walnut Street
10

Continue on State Highway 38

7.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38
11

Continue on North Ash Street

0.4 mi · 42 sec · North Ash Street
12

Turn left

1.0 mi · 1 min
13

Turn right onto State Highway 38

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38
14

Continue on Cedar Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
15

Continue on State Highway 38

0.3 mi · 26 sec · State Highway 38
16

Continue on Moscow Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Moscow Road
17

Continue on State Highway 38

7.0 mi · 9 min · State Highway 38
18

Continue on Moscow Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Moscow Road
19

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
20

Merge slight left

22 mi · 23 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
22

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
23

Continue on West Kimberly Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
24

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
25

Turn left onto West Locust Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street
26

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street
27

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West 14th Street
28

At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
29

Turn right onto West 4th Street

164 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
30

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Anamosa, IA · 41m into the drive

Downtown Tipton, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tipton, IA

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mechanicsville, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tipton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Anamosa, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Davenport, IA

The final approach into Davenport, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.63 one way

$23.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.77 $25.54
premium $4.89 $14.32 $28.64
diesel $5.61 $16.43 $32.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anamosa, IA

Late night in Anamosa on Saturday

Local time

3:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Late night in Davenport on Saturday

Local time

3:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Tipton, IA

37 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Scott Street, East 3rd Street, Highway 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Anamosa, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Anamosa, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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