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Trip from Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

37.4 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown Camanche, IA, IA

Camanche, IA

Heber Vazquez

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 61, Lincoln Way, 9th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.7 miles from Camanche, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 9th Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 53m with 52% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Anamosa Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 9th Avenue

Turn right onto 9th Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Anamosa Road

Turn right onto Anamosa Road

Navigation decision point

3
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 30 / Lincoln Way

At end of road, turn left onto US 30 / Lincoln Way

Navigation decision point

3
17.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 61

Merge onto US 61

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
37.3 mi into trip | ~53m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 61 19.5 mi 27m
Lincoln Way 14.7 mi 17m
9th Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Anamosa Road 1.3 mi 3m
21st Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Washington Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 61 — 19.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Washington Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Washington Boulevard
2

Turn right onto 9th Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · 9th Avenue
3

Continue on 21st Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 21st Street
4

Turn right onto Anamosa Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Anamosa Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

15 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way
6

Merge onto US 61

20 mi · 27 min · US 61
7

Turn right onto West 4th Street

165 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
8

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.7 miles from Camanche, IA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 37 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.7 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Camanche, IA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camanche, IA

This is one driving day of about 37.4 miles and 53m.

At 37.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 19.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.7 mi from Camanche, IA · 26m into the drive

city in Scott County Iowa

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eldridge, IA

19 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

Rock Island, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

De Witt, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Camanche, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Davenport, IA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Davenport, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.85 one way

$11.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.42 $12.84
premium $4.89 $7.20 $14.39
diesel $5.61 $8.26 $16.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.27 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.24 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Camanche, IA

Afternoon in Camanche on Wednesday

Local time

3:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Wednesday

Local time

3:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

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

17 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

53m 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 Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, Lincoln Way, 9th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Camanche, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.85 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 Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 53m with 52% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Anamosa Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point.
The route from Camanche, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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