Trip from George, IA to Davenport, IA

Drive Time

7h 46m

Distance

381.1 mi

613 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

Downtown Davenport, IA, IA

Photo: Thomas Parker

Trip Overview

The drive from George, IA to Davenport, IA covers 381.1 miles and takes about 7h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.9 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.89 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

190.6 miles from George, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 46m drive with frequent turns across 381.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
220th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 164.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near CR B20 / West 16th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 381.1 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles (CR B20 / West 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (L22 / Log Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (IA 143 / Nettle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

5
19 mi into trip | ~29m in | CR B20 / West 16th Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR B20 / West 16th Street

Navigation decision point

6
27.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | L22 / Log Avenue

Turn left onto L22 / Log Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
37.8 mi into trip | ~54m in | IA 143 / Nettle Avenue

Turn right onto IA 143 / Nettle Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
91 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 20 / 220th Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / 220th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
255.9 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in | I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
220th Street 164.9 mi 3h 10m
Avenue of the Saints 64.7 mi 1h 11m
I 80 49.7 mi 54m
20th Avenue 9.2 mi 12m
State Highway 3 8.6 mi 11m
IA 60 Business 7.5 mi 9m
320th Street 6.3 mi 8m
Armstrong Avenue 6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: 220th Street — 164.9 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

377 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue
3

Turn right onto South Virginia Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Virginia Street
4

Continue on L14

5.7 mi · 8 min · L14
5

Continue on CR L14

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue
6

Continue on CR L14

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colfax Street
7

Turn left onto US 18; CR L14

6.0 mi · 8 min · 320th Street
8

Continue on US 18

0.7 mi · 58 sec · West Park Street
9

Continue on US 18

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 320th Street
10

Turn right onto Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
11

At end of road, turn left onto CR B20

360 ft · 10 sec · West 16th Street
12

Turn right onto IA 60 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
13

Take the ramp onto IA 60 Business

7.5 mi · 9 min · IA 60 Business
14

Turn left onto L22

5.6 mi · 7 min · Log Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto IA 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · 460th Street
16

Continue on IA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Garfield Street
17

Continue on IA 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · 460th Street
18

Turn right onto IA 143

5.0 mi · 6 min · Nettle Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on IA 143

5.7 mi · 7 min · D Avenue
20

Continue on IA 143

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
21

Turn left onto IA 3

5.0 mi · 6 min · 490th Street
22

Continue on IA 3

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3
23

Continue on IA 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
24

Turn straight onto IA 3

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
25

Turn left onto IA 3

3.4 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
26

Turn right onto IA 7

2.0 mi · 2 min · V Avenue
27

Continue on IA 7

1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
28

Continue on IA 7

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 7
29

Continue on IA 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 7
30

Turn right onto 20th Avenue

9.2 mi · 12 min · 20th Avenue
31

Continue on CR M27

6.0 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
32

At end of road, turn left onto US 20

165 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street
Use the none lane.
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids Use the none lane.
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80
35

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
36

Merge onto I 80

50 mi · 54 min · I 80
37

Take the exit onto US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
38

Take the exit onto US 6

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
39

Continue on US 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
40

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
41

Turn left onto US 6 Hist

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street
42

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street
43

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 14th Street
44

At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
45

Turn right onto West 4th Street

165 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
46

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.6 miles from George, IA, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.9 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 84 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.6 miles or 4h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 32m

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 George, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from George, IA

This is one driving day of about 381.1 miles and 7h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from George, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 220th Street for about 164.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 190.6 mi from George, IA · 4h 3m into the drive

Downtown Waterloo, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterloo, IA

191 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

Waterloo, IA to Davenport, IA

134.5 mi · 2h 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Denison, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ames, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.6 miles from George, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before 220th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.9 miles.

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.

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

$57.89 one way

$115.77 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $63.81 $127.62
premium $4.80 $71.94 $143.89
diesel $5.64 $84.67 $169.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 114.3 1 $40.02 $18.29
Efficient EV 95.3 1 $33.35 $15.24
EV Truck/SUV 152.4 1 $53.35 $24.39

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

George, IA

Afternoon in George on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

42°F

Waterloo, IA

191 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

7h 46m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from George, IA to Davenport, IA covers 381.1 miles and takes about 7h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, I 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.6 miles from George, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 381.1 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles (CR B20 / West 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (L22 / Log Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (IA 143 / Nettle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from George, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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