Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Columbus Junction, IA
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
The drive from Davenport, IA to Columbus Junction, IA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 140th Street, Grandview Avenue, State Highway 92 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on 140th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 53.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Columbus Junction, IA is easy. At 1h 8m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 61 Business / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 61 Business / West River Drive
Navigation decision point
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
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Columbus Junction, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr G48 East: Grandview along the way.
Cr G48 East: Grandview
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 140th Street | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Grandview Avenue | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 92 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Douglas King Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| West River Drive | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| West 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| IA 92 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Columbus Junction, IA.
Start on West 4th Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Turn right onto US 61 Business
Continue on US 61
Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
Take the exit onto IA 92
Turn right onto IA 92
Continue on IA 92
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Davenport, 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Columbus Junction, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.41 one way
$16.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Davenport on Friday
Local time
8:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Columbus Junction on Friday
Local time
8:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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