Origin
Davenport, IA
Morning in Davenport on Monday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Hawarden, IA
Drive Time
7h 38m
Distance
384.2 mi
618 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 28m
★
6 AM
7h 38m
8 AM
7h 58m
10 AM
7h 45m
12 PM
7h 43m
3 PM
7h 46m
5 PM
7h 57m
8 PM
7h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, IA to Hawarden, IA covers 384.2 miles and takes about 7h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, US 6, Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 231 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.36 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.1 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 38m drive with frequent turns across 384.2 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.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 231 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 384.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Marquette Street
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 6 / West Kimberly Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road
Navigation decision point
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
6
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
5
348.8 mi into trip
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~6h 48m in
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K22 / K 22
At end of road, turn right onto K22 / K 22
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Hawarden, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
Waterloo
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 231 mi | 4h 23m |
| US 6 | 51 mi | 56m |
| Highway 20 | 39.6 mi | 47m |
| County Road K22 | 22 mi | 30m |
| 160th Street | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| US 75 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Dipper Avenue | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| 450th Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 231 mi, about 4h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Hawarden, 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
160 mi
·
3 hr 4 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
160th Street
12
Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
United States Highway 20
13
Continue on Highway 20
40 mi
·
47 min
·
Highway 20
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Le Mars
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: Le Mars
15
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
16
Turn left onto County Road C80
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road C80
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto K 22
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
K 22
18
Continue on County Road K22
15 mi
·
20 min
·
County Road K22
19
Continue on State Highway 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 3
20
Continue on County Road K22
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road K22
21
Continue on Dipper Avenue
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dipper Avenue
22
Turn left onto 450th Street
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
450th Street
23
Continue on 10th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
24
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.1 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 231 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 85 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.1 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawarden, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 384.2 miles and 7h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 231 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.1 mi from Davenport, IA · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.1 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 231 miles.
Arriving in Hawarden, IA
The final approach into Hawarden, 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 Hawarden, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.36 one way
$116.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.33 | $128.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $72.53 | $145.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.36 | $170.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.3 | 1 | $40.34 | $18.44 |
| Efficient EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.62 | $15.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.7 | 1 | $53.79 | $24.59 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
Hawarden, IA
Morning in Hawarden on Monday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Waterloo, IA
192 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
5 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
7h 38m 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 Hawarden, IA covers 384.2 miles and takes about 7h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 6, Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.1 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 $58.36 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 384.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Hawarden, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
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