The drive from Atlantic, IA to Davenport, IA covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 6, 650th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166.8 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124 miles from Atlantic, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 248.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 248.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 166.8 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 166.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 72 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 248.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 72 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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72 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, K...
6
86.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
238.7 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock...
5
239.9 mi into trip|~4h 26m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, W...
5
247 mi into trip|~4h 39m in|West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Atlantic, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
Minneapolis
72 mi in|~1h 22m|via I 80
Kansas City
72 mi in|~1h 22m|via I 80
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
166.8 mi
3h 1m
US 6
63.5 mi
1h 10m
650th Street
6.4 mi
8m
East 7th Street
3.5 mi
6m
West Kimberly Road
3 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
West Locust Street
0.9 mi
2m
Harrison Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 166.8 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on this road
227 ft·21 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
266 ft·9 sec·Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto US 6; IA 83
3.5 mi·6 min·East 7th Street
4
Turn left onto US 6; US 71
6.4 mi·8 min·650th Street
5
Take the exit onto US 6
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 6
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
14 mi·16 min·I 80
Exit 123BToward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
152 mi·2 hr 44 min·I 80
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
9
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
10
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·West Kimberly Road
11
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Hickory Grove Road
12
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi·2 min·West Locust Street
13
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Gaines Street
14
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·West 14th Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Harrison Street
16
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft·4 sec·West 4th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124 miles from Atlantic, IA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atlantic, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlantic, IA
This is one driving day of about 248.1 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Atlantic, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 166.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124 mi from Atlantic, IA
· 2h 20m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.79 one way
$77.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.59
$85.17
premium
$4.89
$47.74
$95.49
diesel
$5.61
$54.78
$109.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.4
0
$26.05
$11.91
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.71
$9.92
EV Truck/SUV
99.2
1
$34.73
$15.88
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Atlantic, IA
Late night
in Atlantic on Saturday
Local time
12:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
12:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Newton, IA
124 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlantic, IA to Davenport, IA covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 6, 650th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124 miles from Atlantic, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 248.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 72 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atlantic, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
