Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Kalona, IA
Vasilij Zajcev
The drive from Davenport, IA to Kalona, IA covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 22, 140th Street, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on State Highway 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 22 | 24 mi | 35m |
| 140th Street | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Highway 22 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| West River Drive | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Douglas King Memorial Expressway | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hickory Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Kalona, IA.
Start on West 4th Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Turn right onto US 61 Business
Continue on US 61
Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92
Turn right onto IA 22
Continue on IA 22; IA 70
Continue on IA 22; IA 70
Continue on IA 22
Continue on IA 22
Continue on IA 22
Continue on IA 22
Turn straight onto IA 22
Continue on IA 22
Continue on IA 22
Turn left onto 5th Street
Turn left onto B Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 61 Business / West River Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto IA 22 / State Highway 22
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto B Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Kalona on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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.
64.6 mi in 1h 28m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: State Highway 22.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Kalona, IA is easy. At 1h 28m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 61 Business / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles (IA 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
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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