Origin
Buffalo, IA
Evening in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, 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
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, IA
Duc Nguyen
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
Buffalo, IA to Davenport, IA is 10.6 miles and takes about 18m via West River Drive/Rockingham Road/West Front Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Iowa, connecting two Midwest communities. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy add-on to a larger journey. It’s straightforward enough that you won't need extensive planning, making it a convenient option for maximizing your time exploring the Quad Cities area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
This drive is a turn-heavy local experience with no highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 10.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles along West River Drive. As you travel, you'll likely transition between West River Drive, Rockingham Road, and West Front Street, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed limits. It's more about the journey through local areas than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West River Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 22 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 22 / West Front Street
Turn left onto IA 22 / West Front Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West River Drive | 4 mi | 7m |
| Rockingham Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Front Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West River Drive
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
375 ft
·
16 sec
·
Jefferson Street
3
Turn left onto IA 22
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Front Street
4
Continue on IA 22
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockingham Road
5
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
6
Turn right onto US 61 Business
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West River Drive
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 4th Street
9
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Evening in Davenport on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 to 20 mph
63% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
30 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
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buffalo, IA to Davenport, IA covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West River Drive, Rockingham Road, West Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Buffalo, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 22 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Buffalo, 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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