Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
77.5 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Davenport, IA to Springville, IA covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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 $11.51 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 77.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Locust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kimberly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Liberty | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garfield Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harding Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Springville, IA.
Start on West 4th Street
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Turn left onto West Locust Street
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
Take the ramp right
Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
Turn straight onto Green Road
Continue on Garfield Avenue
Continue on 160th Street
Continue on Fox Avenue
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
Turn right onto State Highway 1
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
Continue on 1st Avenue South
Turn left onto 1st Street West
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Continue on Springville Road
Continue on 6th Street
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Turn left onto Broadway Street
Turn right onto John Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Arrive at your 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 77.5 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springville, 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 77.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Davenport, IA · 53m 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.
A short stop after about 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Springville, 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 Springville, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| premium | $4.65 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
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: 27.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Springville on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Rock Island, IL
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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