Origin
Fairfax, IA
Late night in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, 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
1h 26m
Distance
85.2 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfax, IA to Davenport, IA covers 85.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Williams Boulevard, I 380 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 85.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 85.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church 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 Fairfax, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Fairfax, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Williams Boulevard | — | — |
| I 380 South | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| I 280 East | — | — |
| US 6 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Vanderbilt Street
443 ft
·
22 sec
·
Vanderbilt Street
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Boulevard
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
5
Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
6
Take the ramp right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
11
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
54 min
12
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
13
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
14
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
15
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
16
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
17
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
18
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 14th Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
20
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Fairfax, IA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Fairfax, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $4.65 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $17.79 | $35.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
1h 26m 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 Fairfax, IA to Davenport, IA covers 85.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Williams Boulevard, I 380 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Fairfax, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.65 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 Fairfax, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Fairfax, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfax, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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