Fayette to Davenport is 152.2 miles and takes about 3 hours 12 minutes via US 61 and US 20, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, moving through the heart of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a simple point-to-point journey. With a total duration under four hours, it's easily manageable as a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.1 miles from Fayette, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 152.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 72% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 61 and US 20. You'll encounter a 62.1-mile stretch on US 61, which is the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal transitions between highway speeds and local roads, allowing for a steady pace. The road generally maintains a high-speed character throughout, facilitated by the extensive highway share.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East 7th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m 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 0.3 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IA 150 / K Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East 7th Street
Turn left onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|IA 150 / K Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IA 150 / K Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
80.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue
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85.7 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Turn left toward US 61 South, US 151 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 South, US 151 South
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 Fayette, IA to Davenport, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.
Bellevue
80.5 mi in|~1h 41m|via US 52
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
62.1 mi
1h 13m
US 20
46.9 mi
54m
Washburn Avenue
12.5 mi
17m
C Avenue
6.1 mi
8m
90th Street
5.1 mi
7m
Southwest Arterial
4.9 mi
7m
K Avenue
4.7 mi
6m
Eisenhower Road
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto East 7th Street
317 ft·8 sec·East 7th Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·Washington Street
4
Continue on Klock Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·Klock Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto IA 150
4.7 mi·6 min·K Avenue
6
Turn left onto IA 187
5.1 mi·7 min·90th Street
7
Turn straight onto IA 187
1.6 mi·2 min·Eisenhower Road
8
Continue on IA 187
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on IA 187
1.0 mi·1 min·Eisenhower Road
10
Continue on IA 187
3.1 mi·4 min·C Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto IA 187
112 ft·1 sec·C Avenue
12
Continue on IA 187
3.0 mi·4 min·C Avenue
13
Continue on IA 187
13 mi·17 min·Washburn Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
15
Merge onto US 20
47 mi·54 min·US 20
16
Take the exit onto US 52
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 52
Toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue
17
Enter roundabout onto US 52
106 ft·6 sec·Southwest Arterial
18
Continue on US 52
4.9 mi·6 min·Southwest Arterial
19
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 61 South, US 151 South
20
Merge onto US 61; US 151
62 mi·1 hr 13 min·US 61; US 151
21
Continue on US 61 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·Welcome Way
22
Continue on US 61 Business
2.3 mi·5 min·Harrison Street
23
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft·4 sec·West 4th Street
24
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 3-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart anytime that suits your schedule. There's one suggested stop, but with the short duration, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 62.1-mile stretch on US 61, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a refueling point. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, so plan accordingly.
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 76.1 miles from Fayette, IA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 35m
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 Fayette, 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 Fayette, IA
This is one driving day of about 152.2 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Fayette, 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 US 61 for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.1 mi from Fayette, IA
· 1h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.79 one way
$47.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.13
$52.25
premium
$4.89
$29.29
$58.58
diesel
$5.61
$33.60
$67.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 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
45.7
0
$15.98
$7.31
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.32
$6.09
EV Truck/SUV
60.9
0
$21.31
$9.74
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
Fayette, IA
Afternoon
in Fayette on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Afternoon
in Davenport on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
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
3h 12m 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 Fayette, IA to Davenport, IA covers 152.2 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, US 20, Washburn Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Fayette, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.79 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m 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 0.3 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IA 150 / K Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Fayette, IA to Davenport, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.
