Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon in Davenport on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 55m
Distance
342.2 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 44m
★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 1m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 17m
8 PM
6h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
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Arnolds Park, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA covers 342.2 miles and takes about 6h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marquette Street, West Locust Street, Hickory Grove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.50 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
171.1 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 55m. Total distance: 342.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 55m drive with frequent turns across 342.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marquette 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Street | — | — |
| West Locust Street | — | — |
| Hickory Grove Road | — | — |
| West Kimberly Road | — | — |
| I 380 | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| US 71 NORTH | — | — |
| 11th Street Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marquette Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Arnolds Park, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Marquette Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Marquette Street
3
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Locust Street
4
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
6
Take the ramp right
51 mi
·
56 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 380, US 218, IA 27
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
148 mi
·
2 hr 50 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit slight right toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
12
Turn right
45 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
13
Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street Southwest
14
Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
4th Avenue Southwest
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
4th Street Southwest
16
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 2nd Street
18
Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Avenue West
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 8th Street
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 8th Street
20
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
21
Continue on Highway Boulevard
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Highway Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Linden Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Linden Drive
23
Turn left onto Iowa Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Iowa Street
24
Turn right onto Kruse Beach
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kruse Beach
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.1 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 3h 27m 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 75 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.1 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnolds Park, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Davenport, 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 Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 342.2 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Davenport, 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 171.1 mi from Davenport, IA · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.1 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arnolds Park, IA
The final approach into Arnolds Park, 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 Arnolds Park, 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
$53.50 one way
$107.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $58.74 | $117.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $65.85 | $131.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.55 | $151.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.93 | $16.43 |
| Efficient EV | 85.6 | 0 | $29.94 | $13.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.9 | 1 | $47.91 | $21.90 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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
Arnolds Park, IA
Afternoon in Arnolds Park on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Waterloo, IA
171 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA covers 342.2 miles and takes about 6h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marquette Street, West Locust Street, Hickory Grove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.1 miles from Davenport, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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