Greene, IA to Davenport, IA is 182.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Avenue of the Saints and I 80, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest region. It's a manageable drive, mostly on major roadways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll find the route has a mixed driving profile, so expect some variety on your way to Davenport.
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
91.2 miles from Greene, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 182.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 35% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on the Avenue of the Saints, including a significant 92.7-mile segment without interruption. The drive progresses from more local roads to faster highway travel as you move along. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind the entire time, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 92.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Traer Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 182.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Traer Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.1 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Traer Street
Turn left onto East Traer Street
Navigation decision point
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50.6 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids,...
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57.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
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122.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
173 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greene, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Dubuque, Cedar Falls and Moline.
Dubuque
50.6 mi in|~1h 8m|via I 380
Cedar Falls
50.6 mi in|~1h 8m|via I 380
Moline
173 mi in|~3h 24m|via US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
92.7 mi
1h 43m
I 80
49.7 mi
54m
110th Street
12.4 mi
21m
Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi
8m
I 380
6.5 mi
7m
West Kimberly Road
3 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Washington Street
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 92.7 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greene, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on North 1st Street
74 ft·6 sec·North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto East Traer Street
340 ft·8 sec·East Traer Street
3
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·South 2nd Street
4
Turn slight left onto CR C13
0.1 mi·13 sec·East South Street
5
Continue on CR C13
12 mi·21 min·110th Street
6
Turn right onto US 218; IA 27
28 mi·32 min·Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
317 ft·7 sec
Toward US 218 south: Waterloo
8
Continue on US 218
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 218
Toward US 218 south: Waterloo
9
Merge onto US 218
6.7 mi·8 min·Leo P Rooff Expressway
10
Continue on US 218
2.4 mi·3 min·Washington Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
6.5 mi·7 min·I 380
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
12
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
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
15
Merge onto I 80
50 mi·54 min·I 80
16
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
17
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
18
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·West Kimberly Road
19
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Hickory Grove Road
20
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi·2 min·West Locust Street
21
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Gaines Street
22
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·West 14th Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Harrison Street
24
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft·4 sec·West 4th Street
25
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
For this 182.3-mile drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With a duration of just under 4 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day, allowing for flexibility with stops. The estimated fuel cost is around $29, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 92.7 miles on the Avenue of the Saints, as services might be less frequent there.
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 91.2 miles from Greene, IA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.7 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 40 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 59m
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 Greene, 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 Greene, IA
This is one driving day of about 182.3 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Greene, 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 92.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.2 mi from Greene, IA
· 1h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.50 one way
$57.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.29
$62.58
premium
$4.89
$35.08
$70.16
diesel
$5.61
$40.25
$80.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.7
0
$19.14
$8.75
Efficient EV
45.6
0
$15.95
$7.29
EV Truck/SUV
72.9
0
$25.52
$11.67
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Greene, IA
Afternoon
in Greene on Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Afternoon
in Davenport on Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
9 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 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greene, IA to Davenport, IA covers 182.3 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, I 80, 110th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.2 miles from Greene, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.50 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 182.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Traer Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.1 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greene, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Dubuque, Cedar Falls and Moline.
