Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Pocahontas, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
273.6 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
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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Pocahontas, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Davenport, IA to Pocahontas, IA covers 273.6 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 $42.77 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
136.8 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 273.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 273.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Davenport, IA to Pocahontas, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Street | — | — |
| West Locust Street | — | — |
| Hickory Grove Road | — | — |
| West Kimberly Road | — | — |
| I 380 | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| IA 4 | — | — |
| Marshall Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marquette Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Pocahontas, 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
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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
·
I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
123 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit slight right toward IA 4: Rockwell City, Pocahontas
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 4: Rockwell City, Pocahontas
12
Turn right onto Marshall Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Avenue
14
Continue on Marengo Avenue
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marengo Avenue
15
Continue on South East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
16
Continue on Marengo Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marengo Avenue
17
Continue on 220th Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
220th Avenue
18
Continue on Southwest 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 7th Street
19
Turn right onto West Elm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Elm Avenue
20
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Avenue Northwest
22
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 136.8 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 41m 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 60 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.8 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocahontas, 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 273.6 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 136.8 mi from Davenport, IA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.8 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pocahontas, IA
The final approach into Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, 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
$42.77 one way
$85.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.96 | $93.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.65 | $105.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.41 | $120.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.30 | $17.51 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Pocahontas, IA
Late night in Pocahontas on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 23m 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 Pocahontas, IA covers 273.6 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 136.8 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 $42.77 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Davenport, IA to Pocahontas, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Davenport, IA to Pocahontas, 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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