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Trip from Davenport, IA to Epworth, IA

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

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

78.7 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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 Iowa, United States

Epworth, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Davenport, IA to Epworth, IA covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brady Street, Monastery Road, Skyline Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on Brady Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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.

Midpoint

39.4 miles from Davenport, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brady Street 62.2 mi 1h 16m
Monastery Road 4.5 mi 7m
Skyline Road 3.9 mi 6m
US 20 3.4 mi 3m
Sundown Road 3.2 mi 5m
Center Avenue South 0.3 mi <1m
West 5th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Ripley Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Brady Street — 62.2 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 4th Street

241 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Street
2

Turn right onto Ripley Street

406 ft · 16 sec · Ripley Street
3

Turn right onto West 5th Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · West 5th Street
4

Turn left onto US 61 Business

62 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Brady Street
5

Turn left onto Skyline Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Skyline Road
6

Continue on Monastery Road

4.5 mi · 7 min · Monastery Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21

3.2 mi · 5 min · Sundown Road
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
9

Merge onto US 20; US 52

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 20; US 52
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 304 Toward Epworth
11

Turn right onto Center Avenue South

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Center Avenue South
12

Arrive at destination

Center Avenue South

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.4 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.4 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Epworth, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Davenport, IA

This is one driving day of about 78.7 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Brady Street for about 62.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Grand Mound, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Mound, IA

39 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

Eldridge, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maquoketa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.4 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 Brady Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.

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

Obie's Bar & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Maquoketa, Iowa

1.1 mi

Machine Shed Restaurant Davenport

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

2.4 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

Obie's Bar & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.4

Maquoketa, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15636529074

Machine Shed Restaurant Davenport

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.6

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15633912427

Visit website

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 5.6

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15633595300

Visit website

Alano Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15633262808

Ganzo's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15634457833

Visit website

El Compita Mexican Restaurant Bar And Grill In Kimberly

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15632145018

Visit website

The Grinders & Spaghetti House - Bettendorf

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15633551722

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78 — 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 | Ripley Street

Turn right onto Ripley Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 5th Street

Turn right onto West 5th Street

Navigation decision point

5
71 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | CR Y21 / Sundown Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21 / Sundown Road

Navigation decision point

6
74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the ramp toward US 20 West, US 52 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
5
78 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Epworth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 304 Toward Epworth

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.30 one way

$24.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.51 $27.02
premium $4.89 $15.15 $30.29
diesel $5.61 $17.38 $34.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.26 $3.78
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15
EV Truck/SUV 31.5 0 $11.02 $5.04

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

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

2:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Epworth, IA

Afternoon in Epworth on Saturday

Local time

2:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Grand Mound, IA

39 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

1h 44m 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?

78.7 mi in 1h 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.2 mi on Brady Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ripley 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 1h 44m 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: near the start (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 71 miles (CR Y21 / Sundown Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 78.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.2 miles on Brady Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 71 miles (CR Y21 / Sundown Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Epworth, IA before heading back.

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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