Origin
Fairfield, IA
Morning in Fairfield on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, IA to Davenport, IA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
107.6 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, IA
Daniel Dorfer
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, IA to Davenport, IA covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. 61, Avenue of the Saints, US 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on U.S. 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.82 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
53.8 miles from Fairfield, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 107.6 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. 61 and Avenue of the Saints. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 miles on U.S. 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. 61 and Avenue of the Saints. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North B Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North B Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 34 Business): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North B Street
Turn right onto North B Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 34 Business
Take the ramp onto US 34 Business toward US 34, IA 163 East: Burlington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 34, IA 163 East: Burlington
5
44.7 mi into trip
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~55m in
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IA 92 / State Highway 92
At end of road, turn right onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
6
62.2 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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IA 92
Take the ramp onto IA 92 toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
5
107.5 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. 61 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| US 34 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 92 | 16.9 mi | 25m |
| IA 92 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Douglas King Memorial Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West River Drive | 6 mi | 10m |
| East Burlington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. 61
— 20.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on East Briggs Avenue
415 ft
·
22 sec
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East Briggs Avenue
2
Turn right onto North B Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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North B Street
3
Turn left onto US 34 Business
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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East Burlington Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto US 34 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 34 Business
Toward US 34, IA 163 East: Burlington
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
20 mi
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22 min
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US 34; IA 163
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 234
7
Turn left onto US 218 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 218
8
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
20 mi
·
22 min
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Avenue of the Saints
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
10
At end of road, turn right onto IA 92
8.6 mi
·
12 min
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State Highway 92
11
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Oak Street
12
Continue on IA 92
8.3 mi
·
12 min
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State Highway 92
13
Take the ramp onto IA 92
12 mi
·
13 min
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IA 92
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
14
Turn left onto US 61; IA 92
7.1 mi
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8 min
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Douglas King Memorial Expressway
15
Continue on US 61
20 mi
·
22 min
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U.S. 61
16
Continue on US 61
6.0 mi
·
10 min
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West River Drive
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
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Main Street
18
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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West 4th Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
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 53.8 miles from Fairfield, IA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, IA
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairfield, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on U.S. 61 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Fairfield, IA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Fairfield, 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
$16.82 one way
$33.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Morning in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 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
21 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 17m 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 Fairfield, IA to Davenport, IA covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. 61, Avenue of the Saints, US 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 miles from Fairfield, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.82 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North B Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 34 Business): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairfield, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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