Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon in Davenport on Friday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Epworth, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
78.7 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
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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Epworth, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, IA to Epworth, IA covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brady Street, Monastery Road, Skyline Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on Brady Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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
39.4 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 78.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 78.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brady Street is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ripley Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 71 miles (CR Y21 / Sundown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Ripley Street
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
CR Y21 / Sundown Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21 / Sundown Road
Navigation decision point
6
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 West, US 52 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
5
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Epworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 304
Toward Epworth
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Street | 62.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Monastery Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Skyline Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 20 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Sundown Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Center Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ripley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brady Street
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Epworth, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
241 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Ripley Street
406 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ripley Street
3
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 5th Street
4
Turn left onto US 61 Business
62 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Brady Street
5
Turn left onto Skyline Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Skyline Road
6
Continue on Monastery Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Monastery Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Sundown Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
9
Merge onto US 20; US 52
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 52
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 304
Toward Epworth
11
Turn right onto Center Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Center Avenue South
12
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue South
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 39.4 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 49m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Epworth, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 78.7 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Brady Street for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.4 mi from Davenport, IA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Brady Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.
Arriving in Epworth, IA
The final approach into Epworth, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.30 one way
$24.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 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 | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Epworth, IA
Afternoon in Epworth on Friday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Grand Mound, IA
39 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
22 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
1h 44m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davenport, IA to Epworth, IA covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brady Street, Monastery Road, Skyline Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.4 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 $12.30 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 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 71 miles (CR Y21 / Sundown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Davenport, IA to Epworth, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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