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Trip from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

150.2 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

city in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

Denver, IA

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Street, Larrabee Avenue, Logan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.48 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

75.1 miles from Denver, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m 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 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 150.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 2h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Street
Larrabee Avenue
Logan Avenue
East Mullan Avenue
Franklin Street
Dubuque Road
South 3rd Street
South Raymond Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver, IA and Davenport, IA.

1

Start on West Fayette Street

39 ft · 3 sec · West Fayette Street
2

Turn right onto State Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Larrabee Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Larrabee Avenue
4

Continue on Logan Avenue

8.7 mi · 11 min · Logan Avenue
5

Continue on East Mullan Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue
6

Turn left onto Franklin Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
7

Continue on Dubuque Road

5.4 mi · 7 min · Dubuque Road
8

Turn slight right

197 ft · 7 sec
9

Turn straight onto South 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South 3rd Street
10

Continue on South Raymond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Raymond Road
11

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
12

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

0.7 mi · 45 sec · Avenue of the Saints
13

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 80

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 80
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 80 East: Davenport
16

Merge slight left

50 mi · 54 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
19

Continue on West Kimberly Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
20

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
21

Turn left onto West Locust Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street
22

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street
23

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West 14th Street
24

At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
25

Turn right onto West 4th Street

164 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Denver, IA, or about 1h 14m 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 33 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Denver, 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 Denver, IA

This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Denver, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.1 mi from Denver, IA · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Rapids, IA

75 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.

Popular next leg

Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA

83.8 mi · 1h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Elk Run Heights, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Rapids, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from Denver, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Davenport, IA

The final approach into Davenport, 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 Davenport, 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

$23.48 one way

$46.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.78 $51.56
premium $4.89 $28.90 $57.81
diesel $5.61 $33.16 $66.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.1 0 $15.77 $7.21
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.14 $6.01
EV Truck/SUV 60.1 0 $21.03 $9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Denver, IA

Morning in Denver on Saturday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Morning in Davenport on Saturday

Local time

7:53 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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Street, Larrabee Avenue, Logan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from Denver, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 2h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Denver, IA to Davenport, 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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