The drive from Davenport, IA to Anamosa, IA covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 38, US 6, State Highway 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on State Highway 38.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 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.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 71.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 38 and US 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.9 miles on State Highway 38.
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.
State Highway 38 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 38 and US 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 10 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 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 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Marquette Street
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|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|US 6 / West Kimberly Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road
Navigation decision point
5
31.2 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
5
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|IA 64 / State Highway 64
At end of road, turn left onto IA 64 / State Highway 64
Navigation decision point
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 Anamosa, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Moscow along the way.
Moscow
31.2 mi in|~40m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 38
24.9 mi
35m
US 6
23.7 mi
26m
State Highway 64
7.2 mi
10m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Moscow Road
1.3 mi
1m
Cedar Street
1.2 mi
2m
County Road E45
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 38
— 24.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Anamosa, 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
24 mi·26 min·US 6
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
8
Turn right onto IA 38
7.0 mi·9 min·State Highway 38
9
Continue on IA 38
1.3 mi·1 min·Moscow Road
10
Continue on IA 38
0.3 mi·26 sec·State Highway 38
11
Continue on IA 38
1.2 mi·2 min·Cedar Street
12
Continue on IA 38
7.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 38
13
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi·1 min·US 30
14
Turn right onto IA 38
0.4 mi·36 sec·Ash Street
15
Continue on IA 38
7.0 mi·10 min·State Highway 38
16
Continue on IA 38
0.3 mi·29 sec·Walnut Street
17
Continue on IA 38
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
18
Continue on IA 38
1.1 mi·1 min·County Road E45
19
Continue on IA 38
3.3 mi·4 min·State Highway 38
20
At end of road, turn left onto IA 64
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 64
21
Continue on IA 64
0.5 mi·47 sec·Highway 64 East
22
Continue on IA 64
0.8 mi·1 min·East 3rd Street
23
Continue on CR E28
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Scott Street
24
Turn left onto CR E28
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
CR E28
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anamosa, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 71.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 38 for about 24.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Davenport, IA
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.26
$24.51
premium
$4.89
$13.74
$27.48
diesel
$5.61
$15.76
$31.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.4
0
$7.50
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.25
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
9:33 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
Anamosa, IA
Morning
in Anamosa on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Tipton, IA
36 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
8 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
1h 40m 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 Anamosa, IA covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 38, US 6, State Highway 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Anamosa, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Moscow along the way.
