Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
106.6 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
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
Wikimedia Commons
Manchester, IA
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Davenport, IA to Manchester, IA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brady Street, US 20, Monastery 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 $16.67 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
53.3 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 106.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ripley Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Manchester, IA is easy. At 2h 17m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 62.6 miles (Skyline Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Skyline Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21 / Sundown Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 20 West, US 52 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Street | 62.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 20 | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| Monastery Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Skyline Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Sundown Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bailey Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Manchester, IA.
Start on West 4th Street
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Turn left onto US 61 Business
Turn left onto Skyline Road
Continue on Monastery Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 20; US 52
Take the exit
At end of road, turn right onto CR X21
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22
Turn right onto North Tama Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Davenport, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 106.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Davenport, IA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.3 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.
The final approach into Manchester, 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 Manchester, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.67 one way
$33.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.54 | $47.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.33 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Davenport, IA or browse trips ending in Manchester, IA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IA road trips.
