Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon in Davenport on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Osceola County, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
365.1 mi
588 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
★
6 AM
7h 24m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
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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Osceola County, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, IA to Osceola County, IA covers 365.1 miles and takes about 7h 23m 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, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 230 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.08 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
182.6 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 23m. Total distance: 365.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 23m drive with frequent turns across 365.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 230 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
4
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 6 Hist / West Locust Street
Turn left onto US 6 Hist / West Locust Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Osceola County, 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 | 230 mi | 4h 22m |
| US 6 | 51 mi | 56m |
| US 59 | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Silver Avenue | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 13 mi | 17m |
| 20th Avenue | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Armstrong Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| 470th Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 230 mi, about 4h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Osceola County, 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
159 mi
·
3 hr 3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Turn right onto CR M27
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Armstrong Avenue
12
Continue on CR M27
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
20th Avenue
13
Turn left onto IA 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 7
14
Continue on IA 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 7
15
Continue on IA 7
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
16
Continue on IA 7
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
V Avenue
17
Turn left onto IA 3
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 3
18
Turn straight onto IA 3
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
530th Street
19
Turn right onto IA 3
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3
20
Turn right onto US 59
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 59
21
Turn left onto US 59; IA 10
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
470th Street
22
Continue on US 59; IA 10
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Silver Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rerick Avenue
24
Continue on US 59
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Silver Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 18; US 59
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
320th Street
26
Turn right onto US 59
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
27
Turn right onto 190th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
190th Street
28
Turn left onto Silver Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Silver Avenue
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 182.6 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 230 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.6 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osceola County, 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.
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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 365.1 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 230 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.6 mi from Davenport, IA · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.6 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 230 miles.
Arriving in Osceola County, IA
The final approach into Osceola County, 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 Osceola County, 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
$57.08 one way
$114.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $62.67 | $125.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $70.26 | $140.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.61 | $161.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.34 | $17.52 |
| Efficient EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.95 | $14.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146 | 1 | $51.11 | $23.37 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Osceola County, IA
Afternoon in Osceola County on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Waterloo, IA
183 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
24 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 23m 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 Osceola County, IA covers 365.1 miles and takes about 7h 23m 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, US 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.6 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 $57.08 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Osceola County, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
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