Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
85.9 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Cedar Rapids and Davenport, you can expect a straightforward journey spanning 85.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete, making it an easy trip to tackle in a single day. You will not need to budget heavily for travel expenses, as the estimated fuel cost sits at approximately $13. Since this is a local route within the Midwest, there is no need to worry about changing regions or adjusting to different driving cultures. Because the trip is relatively short, you can comfortably complete it without any mandatory overnight stops. It is a practical choice for those needing a reliable connection between these two Iowa cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate through city streets including Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, and 29th Street Northeast. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will be on local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. Because the longest stretch on any single road like Tiffany Drive Northeast is 0 miles, you should stay alert for frequent turns. This layout requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between various local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tiffany Drive Northeast 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 29th Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coldstream Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tiffany Drive Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
56 ft
·
3 sec
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Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
29th Street Northeast
5
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Coldstream Avenue Northeast
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
10
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
54 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
12
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
13
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
14
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
15
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Locust Street
16
Turn right onto Warren Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Warren Street
17
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
19
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
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West 4th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 26 minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any major rest stops given the short duration and the absence of scheduled stops in the route data. Keep in mind that because you are relying exclusively on local roads, traffic conditions on streets like 29th Street Northeast can impact your total travel time. Plan to fill your tank before you leave or keep your $13 fuel budget in mind for a quick top-off if needed. Prioritize navigating the turn-heavy sections during daylight hours to make your transition between Cedar Rapids and Davenport as smooth as possible.
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 43 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 43m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
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 Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA
This is one driving day of about 85.9 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 43 miles from Cedar Rapids, 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.
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
$13.05 one way
$26.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.08 | $38.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 26m 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.05 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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