Origin
Davenport, IA
Evening in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
191.9 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Cresco, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marquette Street, West Locust Street, Hickory Grove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.15 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.9 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 191.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marquette Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Locust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kimberly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR V65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Marquette Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Cresco, 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 West Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Locust Street
4
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
6
Take the ramp right
51 mi
·
56 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 380, US 218, IA 27
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
11
Turn right onto South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
12
Continue on Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Baxter Avenue
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Baxter Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Baxter Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baxter Avenue
18
Continue on Walnut Street South
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Walnut Street South
19
Turn left onto Fairbank Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairbank Street
20
Continue on 102nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
102nd Street
21
Turn right onto North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
22
Continue on Y Avenue
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Y Avenue
23
Turn left onto 230th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
230th Street
24
Turn right onto Viking Avenue
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Viking Avenue
25
Continue on Union Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Union Avenue
26
Continue on County Highway V56
436 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Highway V56
27
Turn right onto State Highway 24
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Highway 24
28
Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Union Avenue
29
Turn right onto 100th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
100th Street
30
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Willow Avenue
31
Continue on 3rd Street Southwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street Southwest
32
Continue on 3rd Street West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street West
33
Turn right onto 8th Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue West
34
Arrive at your 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 95.9 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, 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 191.9 miles and 4h 5m.
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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.9 mi from Davenport, IA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 95.9 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cresco, IA
The final approach into Cresco, 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 Cresco, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.15 one way
$58.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Cresco, IA
Evening in Cresco on Sunday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Cresco, IA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marquette Street, West Locust Street, Hickory Grove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.9 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 $29.15 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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