The drive from Davenport, IA to Albia, IA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 34, 140th Street, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.3 miles on US 34.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
78 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 156 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 156 miles, with most of the trip on US 34 and 140th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.3 miles on US 34.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and 140th Street. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren Street.
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 156 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Warren Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip|~54m in|IA 92
Take the exit onto IA 92 toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Colu...
4
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 218 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 45
4
84 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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 Albia, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.
Cr G48 East: Grandview
44.9 mi in|~54m|via IA 92
Columbus Junction
44.9 mi in|~54m|via IA 92
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 34
68.3 mi
1h 25m
140th Street
20.3 mi
22m
Avenue of the Saints
20.3 mi
23m
State Highway 92
17 mi
25m
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi
12m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
West River Drive
5.5 mi
8m
US 63 Business
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 68.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Albia, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto Warren Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Warren Street
3
Turn right onto US 61 Business
5.5 mi·8 min·West River Drive
4
Continue on US 61
20 mi·22 min·140th Street
5
Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92
7.2 mi·8 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
11 mi·12 min·Grandview Avenue
7
Take the exit onto IA 92
0.3 mi·41 sec·IA 92
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
8
Turn right onto IA 92
8.1 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
9
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi·1 min·Oak Street
10
Continue on IA 92
8.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 92
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
12
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
20 mi·23 min·Avenue of the Saints
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
0.5 mi·38 sec·US 218 Business
Exit 45
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
15
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
46 mi·53 min·US 34; IA 163
16
Take the exit onto US 34
0.5 mi·59 sec·US 34
Toward US 34
17
Turn left onto US 34
2.3 mi·2 min·US 34
18
Enter roundabout onto US 63 Business
50 ft·0 sec·US 63 Business
19
Continue on US 63 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·US 63 Business
20
Continue on US 34
19 mi·28 min·US 34
21
Turn right onto CR H47
0.8 mi·1 min·South 13th Street
22
Turn left onto CR H35
0.7 mi·1 min·Benton Avenue East
23
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
170 ft·12 sec·South 2nd Street
24
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
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 78 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.3 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 39m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albia, 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 156 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 US 34 for about 68.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78 mi from Davenport, IA
· 1h 39m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.8
0
$16.38
$7.49
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.65
$6.24
EV Truck/SUV
62.4
0
$21.84
$9.98
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 15 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Albia, IA
Late night
in Albia on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 17 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
74°F
Mount Pleasant, IA
78 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
3 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
3h 18m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davenport, IA to Albia, IA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 34, 140th Street, Avenue of the Saints. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78 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 $24.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Davenport, IA and Albia, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.
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.
