Origin
Dallas Center, IA
Afternoon in Dallas Center on Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas Center, 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
3h 35m
Distance
184 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas Center, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dallas Center, IA to Davenport, IA covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, 240th Street, West Kimberly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.8 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.77 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92 miles from Dallas Center, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 160.8 mi | 2h 54m |
| 240th Street | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| West 1st Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Grimes Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 1st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 160.8 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas Center, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Walnut Street
32 ft
·
5 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto CR R16
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
14th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto IA 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugar Grove Avenue
4
Continue on IA 44
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
240th Street
5
Continue on IA 44
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West 1st Street
6
Continue on IA 44
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Merge onto IA 141
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grimes Boulevard
9
Continue on IA 141
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on IA 141
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Urbandale Drive
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
12
Merge onto I 80; I 35
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 80; I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 35; I 80
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35; I 80
14
Continue on I 80; I 35
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80; I 35
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
I 80
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
17
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
18
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
19
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
20
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
21
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
22
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
24
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
25
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
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 92 miles from Dallas Center, IA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.8 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
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 Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, IA
This is one driving day of about 184 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Dallas Center, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 160.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Dallas Center, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR R16 / 14th Street
Turn right onto CR R16 / 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IA 44 / Sugar Grove Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto IA 44 / Sugar Grove Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left toward I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Dave...
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 80; I 35
Merge onto I 80; I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.77 one way
$57.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.58 | $63.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 11:22PM CDT until April 14 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 10:43PM CDT until April 14 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
49°F
Vinton, IA
92 mi in
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
16 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
3h 35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
184 mi in 3h 35m, mostly highway — 160.8 mi of that is on I 80.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 160.8 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and 240th Street. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR R16 / 14th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR R16 / 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IA 44 / Sugar Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dallas Center, IA to Davenport, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Moline along the way.
Moline
174.7 mi in
|
~3h 16m
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via US 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 184 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 160.8 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR R16 / 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IA 44 / Sugar Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Davenport, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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