Origin
Britt, IA
Late night in Britt on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Britt, IA to Davenport, IA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
249 mi
401 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Britt, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
This 249-mile drive from Britt, IA to Davenport, IA will take you about 4 hours and 58 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll be spending about 68% of your time on highways, primarily using US 18, the Avenue of the Saints, and I-80. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $39. Given its manageable distance and highway focus, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel. The drive stays within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional experience as you travel across Iowa. It's a straightforward trip with minimal complexity.
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
124.5 miles from Britt, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 249-mile journey, with 68% of the route on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 82 miles on US 18, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While much of the drive is on major arteries like the Avenue of the Saints and I-80, the initial and perhaps some concluding portions might involve more traditional highway driving. This route generally prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways, providing a steady pace for your travels.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 82 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 18 and Avenue of the Saints. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in near US 18.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 249 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles (US 18): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (US 18; IA 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.2 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
23.2 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 18
Take the ramp onto US 18 toward I 35 south, US 18 east, IA 27 south: Des Moines
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 south, US 18 east, IA 27 south: Des...
5
26.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 18; IA 27
Take the exit onto US 18; IA 27 toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Cha...
6
117.2 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids,...
6
123.8 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
188.7 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Britt, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Charles City, Dubuque and Cedar Falls.
Charles City
26.1 mi in
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~36m
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via US 18; IA 27
Dubuque
117.2 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via I 380
Cedar Falls
117.2 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via I 380
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 18 | 82 mi | 1h 35m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 67.3 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 80 | 49.7 mi | 54m |
| US Highway 18 | 22.9 mi | 32m |
| Leo P Rooff Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| I 380 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 18
— 82 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Britt, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Main Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Main Avenue North
2
Turn right onto US 18
23 mi
·
32 min
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US Highway 18
3
Take the ramp onto US 18
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 18
Toward I 35 south, US 18 east, IA 27 south: Des Moines
4
Merge onto I 35; US 18; IA 27
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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Avenue of the Saints
5
Take the exit onto US 18; IA 27
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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US 18; IA 27
Toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
6
Turn slight right onto US 18; IA 27
81 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
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US 18; IA 27
Toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
7
Take the exit
317 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 218 south: Waterloo
8
Continue on US 218
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 218
Toward US 218 south: Waterloo
9
Merge onto US 218
6.7 mi
·
8 min
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Leo P Rooff Expressway
10
Continue on US 218
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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I 380
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
15
Merge onto I 80
50 mi
·
54 min
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I 80
16
Take the exit onto US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
17
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
18
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
19
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
20
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
21
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Gaines Street
22
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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West 14th Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Harrison Street
24
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
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4 sec
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West 4th Street
25
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to ensure you arrive in Davenport with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 82-mile stretch on US 18, as services might be less frequent than on I-80. The $39 fuel estimate is a helpful budget point, but it's always wise to have a little extra. A single-day trip like this means you can be more spontaneous with your timing.
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 124.5 miles from Britt, IA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.5 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
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 Britt, 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 Britt, IA
This is one driving day of about 249 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Britt, 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 US 18 for about 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.5 mi from Britt, IA · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.5 miles from Britt, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 18 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Davenport, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.93 one way
$77.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.98 | $109.95 |
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: 87.1 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 | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.95 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.79 | $9.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.86 | $15.94 |
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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Waterloo, IA
125 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
5 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 58m 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 Britt, IA to Davenport, IA covers 249 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 18, Avenue of the Saints, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.5 miles from Britt, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.93 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 249 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.2 miles (US 18): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (US 18; IA 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.2 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Britt, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Charles City, Dubuque and Cedar Falls.
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