Trip from Davenport, IA to Atlantic, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

247.2 mi

398 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 27m ★

6 AM

4h 41m

8 AM

5h 7m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 47m

3 PM

4h 51m

5 PM

5h 6m

8 PM

4h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Davenport, IA to Atlantic, IA covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, US 6, 650th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.3 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.65 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

123.6 miles from Davenport, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 247.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 40m highway drive covering 247.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 164.3 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 164.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Marquette Street

Turn right onto Marquette Street

Navigation decision point

4

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 6 Hist / West Locust Street

Turn left onto US 6 Hist / West Locust Street

Navigation decision point

5

4.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 6 / West Kimberly Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road

Navigation decision point

7

174.5 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Omaha

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Omaha

5

236.7 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	164.3 mi	2h 58m
US 6	65.3 mi	1h 12m
650th Street	6.5 mi	9m
East 7th Street	3.5 mi	6m
West Kimberly Road	2.9 mi	4m
Hickory Grove Road	2.5 mi	5m
Marquette Street	1 mi	2m
West 4th Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 164.3 mi, about 2h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Atlantic, 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 US 6 Hist

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Locust Street

4

Turn slight right onto US 6 Hist

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

5

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

6

Take the ramp onto US 6

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 6

7

Continue on I 80

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 80

Toward I 80 West: Omaha Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit onto US 6

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 6

Toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon

10

Turn left onto US 6; US 71

6.5 mi · 9 min · 650th Street

11

Turn right onto US 6; US 71

3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

12

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

266 ft · 6 sec · Chestnut Street

13

Turn right

227 ft · 16 sec

14

Arrive at 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 123.6 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.3 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 54 miles or 1h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic, 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 247.2 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.

The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 164.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.6 mi from Davenport, IA · 2h 21m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oskaloosa, IA

124 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

Iowa City, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.3 miles.

Arriving in Atlantic, IA

The final approach into Atlantic, 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 Atlantic, IA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iowa City, Iowa

0.8 mi

Club Car Restaurant & Lounge- Clive

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clive, Iowa

1 mi

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13195192765

Club Car Restaurant & Lounge- Clive

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 176.6

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15152261729

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 176.6

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15155133330

Visit website

Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery - Indian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.6

West Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15153481054

Visit website

Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $40 mile 176.6

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15152256005

Visit website

Oasis Falafel (Iowa City)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13193587342

Visit website

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.9

Altoona, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15156307433

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+31880109500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 53

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 53

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 17.7

Walcott, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 53

Iowa City, Iowa

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.65 one way

$77.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$42.43	$84.87
premium	$4.89	$47.57	$95.14
diesel	$5.61	$54.58	$109.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.2	0	$25.96	$11.87
Efficient EV	61.8	0	$21.63	$9.89
EV Truck/SUV	98.9	1	$34.61	$15.82

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Davenport, IA

Night in Davenport on Friday

Local time

10:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Atlantic, IA

Night in Atlantic on Friday

Local time

10:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

7 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

4h 40m 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 Davenport, IA to Atlantic, IA covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, US 6, 650th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.6 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 $38.65 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 40m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Davenport, IA to Atlantic, 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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Trip from Davenport, IA to Atlantic, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Atlantic, IA

Nearby Places

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

Club Car Restaurant & Lounge- Clive

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery - Indian Restaurant

Aura Restaurant & Lounge

Oasis Falafel (Iowa City)

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

Tesla Supercharger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargeLab Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Davenport, IA

Atlantic, IA

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 40m on the road

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