Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits
Near the start, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+15634245500
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Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
152.3 mi
245 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
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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Tripoli, IA
Agung Pandit Wiguna
Davenport, IA to Tripoli, IA is 152.3 miles and takes about 3h 7m via Avenue of the Saints and US 6, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey primarily within the Midwest region, traversing the heartland of Iowa. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with more local road navigation. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination. It’s a practical route for those looking to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.2 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 65.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 6 | 51 mi | 56m |
| North Raymond Road | 10 mi | 15m |
| Piedmont Avenue | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Reed Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| West Kimberly Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| 230th Street | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Tripoli, IA.
Start on West 4th Street
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
Turn slight right onto US 6 Hist
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR V49
Continue on CR V49
At end of road, turn right onto CR V49
Turn left onto CR V49
Continue on CR V49
Enter roundabout onto CR V49
Continue on CR V49
Continue on Reed Avenue
Turn left onto IA 3
Turn right onto Piedmont Avenue
Continue on South Main Street
Arrive at destination
For this 152.3-mile drive, you can comfortably start anytime in the morning and arrive in Tripoli well before evening. With a duration of just over 3 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $24, there's no need to split this trip. You'll have one main road, Avenue of the Saints, for the longest continuous segment of 65.7 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel levels before embarking on that stretch. While only one stop is indicated, feel free to pull over if you need a break or a quick refresh, as the short travel time offers plenty of flexibility.
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.
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 34 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tripoli, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Davenport, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 152.3 miles and 3h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.2 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 65.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Davenport, Iowa
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+15634245500
Café d'Marie
Davenport, Iowa
Miss Phay Cafe
Davenport, Iowa
Top Coffee Stop
Davenport, Iowa
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+15632756292
The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store
Davenport, Iowa
ROZZ-TOX
Rock Island, Illinois
Near the start, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+15634245500
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Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
+15633233293
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Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+15638881053
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Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm
+15633236689
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
West Branch, Iowa
Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm
+13196435484
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Rock Island, Illinois
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+13097889589
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 3–10 pm
+13193383782
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Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 5–10 pm
+13193512880
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Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+15632756292
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+15632326642
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Rock Island, Illinois
Hours: 5 pm–12 am
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Iowa City, Iowa
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+13198871500
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+13192001000
Around the midpoint, short detour
Iowa City, Iowa
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+15634849808
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Iowa City, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+13193591848
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Iowa City, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm
+31880109500
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Center Point, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
North Liberty, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Iowa City, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+31880109500
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7–7:45 am
+15633244472
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
North Liberty, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+13192082154
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+13196255568
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13196262550
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Marion, Iowa
Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm
+13194499996
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 126.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road
Navigation decision point
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
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
At end of road, turn right onto CR V49 / Lafayette Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$23.81 one way
$47.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Iowa City, Iowa
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Coralville, Iowa
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Iowa City, Iowa
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Coralville, Iowa
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Center Point, Iowa
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Walcott, Iowa
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.32 | $9.75 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Tripoli on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with only 34% of it being on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on roads like Avenue of the Saints and US 6, which generally allow for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, expect the drive to transition from more arterial roads near Davenport to potentially quieter, more rural stretches as you approach Tripoli. The overall feel is one of consistent travel without extreme variations in road type.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Tripoli, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
Waterloo
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 152.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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