Origin
Columbus Junction, IA
Evening in Columbus Junction on Friday
Local time
8:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus Junction, 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
1h 9m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus Junction, IA
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus Junction, IA to Davenport, IA covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. 61, IA 92, State Highway 92 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on U.S. 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 54 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. 61 and IA 92. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 miles on U.S. 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. 61 and IA 92. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IA 92 / State Highway 92.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus Junction, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 9m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (IA 92): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 92 / State Highway 92
Turn left onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IA 92
Take the ramp onto IA 92 toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
4
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. 61 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| IA 92 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 92 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Douglas King Memorial Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West River Drive | 6 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. 61
— 20.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Junction, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Continue on Eastern Access Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Eastern Access Road
3
Turn left onto IA 92
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 92
4
Take the ramp onto IA 92
12 mi
·
13 min
·
IA 92
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
5
Turn left onto US 61; IA 92
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6
Continue on US 61
20 mi
·
22 min
·
U.S. 61
7
Continue on US 61
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West River Drive
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 4th Street
10
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Columbus Junction, IA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Columbus Junction, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
8:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 to 20 mph
63% 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
9 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 9m 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 Columbus Junction, IA to Davenport, IA covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. 61, IA 92, State Highway 92. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Columbus Junction, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.44 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 Columbus Junction, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 9m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (IA 92): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Columbus Junction, 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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