Trip from Davenport, IA to Storm Lake, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

292.6 mi

471 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 32m ★

6 AM

5h 46m

8 AM

6h 12m

10 AM

5h 55m

12 PM

5h 52m

3 PM

5h 56m

5 PM

6h 11m

8 PM

5h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Davenport, IA to Storm Lake, IA covers 292.6 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, US 6, US 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.74 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

146.3 miles from Davenport, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 292.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 292.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 218.5 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 around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Marquette Street

Turn right onto Marquette Street

Navigation decision point

5

4.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 6 / West Kimberly Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road

Navigation decision point

5

58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

6

58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...

5

278 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in | US 71

Take the exit onto US 71 toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Davenport, IA to Storm Lake, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.

Waterloo

58.9 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue of the Saints	218.5 mi	4h 9m
US 6	51 mi	56m
US 71	11.3 mi	15m
US 71 Business	3.1 mi	7m
West Kimberly Road	2.9 mi	4m
Hickory Grove Road	2.5 mi	5m
Marquette Street	1 mi	2m
West 4th Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 218.5 mi, about 4h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Storm Lake, 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 US 6 Hist

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Locust Street

4

Turn slight right onto US 6 Hist

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

5

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

6

Take the ramp onto US 6

51 mi · 56 min · US 6

7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

9

Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27

71 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Avenue of the Saints

10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27

148 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Avenue of the Saints

11

Take the exit onto US 71

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 71

Toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake

12

Turn right onto US 71

11 mi · 14 min · US 71

13

Turn left onto US 71 Business; IA 7

3.1 mi · 7 min · US 71 Business; IA 7

14

Continue on Grand Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Grand Avenue

15

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

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 146.3 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 146.3 miles or 2h 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 4h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Storm Lake, 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 292.6 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 218.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.3 mi from Davenport, IA · 2h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Rapids, IA

146 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

Cedar Rapids, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterloo, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.5 miles.

Arriving in Storm Lake, IA

The final approach into Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake, IA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.74 one way

$91.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$50.23	$100.45
premium	$4.89	$56.31	$112.62
diesel	$5.61	$64.60	$129.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Davenport, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

World's Largest Truck Stop - Tesla Supercharger

Walcott, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger

Iowa City, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Coralville, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger

Cedar Rapids, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

JUNGE FORD - DCFC

North Liberty, IA

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Davenport IA

Davenport, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Kwik Star 280 Davenport

Davenport, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 4 CHARGELAB: 4 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.8	1	$30.72	$14.04
Efficient EV	73.2	0	$25.60	$11.70
EV Truck/SUV	117	1	$40.96	$18.73

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Davenport, IA

Morning in Davenport on Thursday

Local time

11:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Storm Lake, IA

Morning in Storm Lake on Thursday

Local time

11:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

4 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

5h 45m 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 Storm Lake, IA covers 292.6 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 6, US 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.3 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 $45.74 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 45m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Davenport, IA to Storm Lake, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.

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Trip from Davenport, IA to Storm Lake, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Storm Lake, IA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Storm Lake, IA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 45m on the road

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