Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Wilton, IA
Tom Fisk
The drive from Davenport, IA to Wilton, IA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, West Kimberly Road, Rose Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 43m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 6 and West Kimberly Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.8 miles on US 6.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and West Kimberly Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
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 31.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 6 Hist / West Locust Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West, IA 38 South: Wilton, Muscatine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Davenport, IA to Wilton, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Muscatine along the way.
Muscatine
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| West Kimberly Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Rose Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West 5th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Marquette Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Locust Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Wilton, 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 onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Turn left onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
Turn right onto Maurer Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Davenport on Friday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Wilton on Friday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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