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Trip from Davenport, IA to Centerville, IA

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

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

177.2 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 30m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m

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

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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city in and county seat of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States

Centerville, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Davenport, IA to Centerville, IA covers 177.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 34, US 63, 140th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on US 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.70 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

88.6 miles from Davenport, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 34 49 mi 57m
US 63 43.5 mi 56m
140th Street 20.3 mi 22m
Avenue of the Saints 20.3 mi 23m
State Highway 92 17 mi 25m
Grandview Avenue 11.3 mi 12m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway 7.2 mi 8m
West River Drive 5.5 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 34 — 49 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Centerville, IA.

1

Start on West 4th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
2

Turn left onto Warren Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Warren Street
3

Turn right onto US 61 Business

5.5 mi · 8 min · West River Drive
4

Continue on US 61

20 mi · 22 min · 140th Street
5

Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92

7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6

Turn right onto US 61; IA 92

11 mi · 12 min · Grandview Avenue
7

Take the exit onto IA 92

0.3 mi · 41 sec · IA 92
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
8

Turn right onto IA 92

8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
9

Continue on IA 92

0.7 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
10

Continue on IA 92

8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
12

Merge onto US 218; IA 27

20 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business

0.5 mi · 38 sec · US 218 Business
Exit 45
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
15

Merge onto US 34; IA 163

46 mi · 53 min · US 34; IA 163
16

Take the exit onto US 34

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 34
Toward US 34
17

Turn left onto US 34

2.3 mi · 2 min · US 34
18

Enter roundabout onto US 63

267 ft · 4 sec · US 63
19

Continue on US 63

18 mi · 21 min · US 63
20

Turn right onto US 63; IA 2

25 mi · 35 min · US 63; IA 2
21

Turn right onto North 12th Street

367 ft · 16 sec · North 12th Street
22

Continue on North 12th Street

465 ft · 23 sec · North 12th Street
23

Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

360 ft · 17 sec · West Van Buren Street
24

Turn right onto North 13th Street

192 ft · 8 sec · North 13th Street
25

Arrive at destination

North 13th 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 88.6 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 39 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.6 miles or 1h 52m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, 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 177.2 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 US 34 for about 49 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Iowa City, IA

89 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.

Popular next leg

Iowa City, IA to Centerville, IA

140.9 mi · 2h 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Muscatine, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.6 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.9 mi

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rock Island, Illinois

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

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15633233293

Visit website

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15638881053

Visit website

Tommy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15633236689

Visit website

QC Coffee and Pancake House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13097889589

Visit website

Figge Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+15633456647

Visit website

NEST Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13092064012

Visit website

All American Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.3

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15632632224

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15632326642

Visit website

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Aroma Coffee & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15633221774

Visit website

Caffé Dallucci | Davenport, IA

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15634217490

Visit website

The Coffee Belt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.3

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15632646963

Kick Serve Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13095171722

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.3

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15632625587

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Doogies's Bar and Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38

Letts, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+15632613806

Visit website

Thirsty Camel Supper Club

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.6

Conesville, Iowa

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13197256891

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 177.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Warren Street

Turn left onto Warren Street

Navigation decision point

5
44.9 mi into trip | ~54m in | IA 92

Take the exit onto IA 92 toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction

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

Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Colu...
5
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 218 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 45
5
177.1 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | West Van Buren Street

Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

Navigation decision point

5
177.2 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | North 13th Street

Turn right onto North 13th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.70 one way

$55.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.42 $60.83
premium $4.89 $34.10 $68.20
diesel $5.61 $39.12 $78.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Muscatine, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.2 0 $18.61 $8.51
Efficient EV 44.3 0 $15.50 $7.09
EV Truck/SUV 70.9 0 $24.81 $11.34

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, IA

Afternoon in Centerville on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

3 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 42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 42m highway drive covering 177.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 34 and US 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 miles on US 34.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 49 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and US 63. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren 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 177.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.5 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Davenport, IA and Centerville, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.

Cr G48 East: Grandview

44.9 mi in | ~54m | via IA 92

Columbus Junction

44.9 mi in | ~54m | via IA 92

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 177.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Davenport, IA to Centerville, IA covers 177.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 34, US 63, 140th 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 88.6 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 $27.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.5 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Between Davenport, IA and Centerville, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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