Origin
Clarinda, IA
Afternoon in Clarinda on Monday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarinda, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
296.2 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarinda, IA
Elizabeth Celestino
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarinda, IA to Davenport, IA covers 296.2 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 16th Street, East Washington Street, 210 Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.99 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
148.1 miles from Clarinda, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 296.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
North 16th Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarinda, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 210 Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 650th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 16th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarinda, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North 16th Street
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 16th Street
3
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
4
Continue on 210 Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
210 Street
5
Turn left
46 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
6
Turn right onto East 7th Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 7th Street
7
Turn left onto 650th Street
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
650th Street
8
Take the exit right
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
10
Keep slight left
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 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
·
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
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
16
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
17
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
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
·
West 4th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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 148.1 miles from Clarinda, IA, or about 2h 19m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 19m 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 49m
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 Clarinda, 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 Clarinda, IA
This is one driving day of about 296.2 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarinda, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.1 mi from Clarinda, IA · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 148.1 miles from Clarinda, 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
$44.99 one way
$89.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.60 | $99.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $55.92 | $111.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.81 | $131.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.10 | $14.22 |
| Efficient EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.92 | $11.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.47 | $18.96 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
4:50 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
10 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 39m 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 Clarinda, IA to Davenport, IA covers 296.2 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 16th Street, East Washington Street, 210 Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 miles from Clarinda, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.99 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 straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarinda, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarinda, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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