The drive from Davenport, IA to Laurens, IA covers 288.7 miles and takes about 5h 44m 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, 220th Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 193.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.13 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
144.3 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 288.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 288.7 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 193.3 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 4.7 miles in near US 6 / West Kimberly Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 288.7 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 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; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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
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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
252.8 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward IA 4: Rockwell City, Pocahontas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 4: Rockwell City, Pocahontas
5
279.4 mi into trip|~5h 30m in|IA 10 / Cummins Road
Turn left onto IA 10 / Cummins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Laurens, IA, road signs point toward Waterloo and Pocahontas.
Waterloo
58.9 mi in|~1h 11m
Pocahontas
252.8 mi in|~4h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
193.3 mi
3h 40m
US 6
51 mi
56m
220th Avenue
16.9 mi
23m
450th Street
6.1 mi
8m
Marengo Avenue
4.8 mi
6m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Marshall Avenue
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 193.3 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Laurens, 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
51 mi·56 min·US 6
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
71 mi·1 hr 18 min·Avenue of the Saints
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27
123 mi·2 hr 21 min·Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward IA 4: Rockwell City, Pocahontas
12
Turn right onto IA 4
1.4 mi·1 min·Marshall Avenue
13
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Marshall Avenue
14
Continue on IA 4
4.3 mi·5 min·Marengo Avenue
15
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
0.7 mi·1 min·South East Street
16
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
0.4 mi·39 sec·Marengo Avenue
17
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
11 mi·15 min·220th Avenue
18
Continue on IA 4
1.6 mi·3 min·Southwest 7th Street
19
Continue on IA 4
5.5 mi·7 min·220th Avenue
20
Turn left onto IA 10
2.0 mi·2 min·Cummins Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on IA 10
6.1 mi·8 min·450th Street
22
Turn straight onto IA 10
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 10
23
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
125 ft·3 sec·West Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Main 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 144.3 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.3 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.3 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurens, 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 288.7 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 193.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.3 mi from Davenport, IA
· 2h 47m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.6
1
$30.31
$13.86
Efficient EV
72.2
0
$25.26
$11.55
EV Truck/SUV
115.5
1
$40.42
$18.48
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laurens, IA
Late night
in Laurens on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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
5h 44m 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 Laurens, IA covers 288.7 miles and takes about 5h 44m 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, 220th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.3 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 $45.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 288.7 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 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; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Davenport, IA and Laurens, IA, road signs point toward Waterloo and Pocahontas.
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.
