Origin
Hampton, IA
Afternoon in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
193.9 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Photo: Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 193.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue East, Highway 3, 210th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97 miles from Hampton, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 193.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue East 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 210th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 230th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 218 south | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leo P Rooff Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 4th Street Northeast
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street Northeast
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue East
3
Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 3
4
Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
210th Street
5
Continue on South Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
6
Continue on 210th Street
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
210th Street
7
Continue on State Highway 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 3
8
Continue on 210th Street
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
210th Street
9
Continue on State Highway 3
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 3
10
Continue on 230th Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
230th Street
11
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 218 south: Waterloo
14
Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 218 south: Waterloo
15
Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Leo P Rooff Expressway
16
Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
17
Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
18
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
21
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
54 min
22
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
23
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
24
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
25
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
26
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
27
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
28
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 14th Street
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
30
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 97 miles from Hampton, IA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
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 Hampton, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hampton, IA
This is one driving day of about 193.9 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97 mi from Hampton, IA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 97 miles from Hampton, 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
$29.45 one way
$58.90 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.47 | $64.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $36.60 | $73.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
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: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Afternoon in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
22 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
3h 14m 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 Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 193.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue East, Highway 3, 210th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97 miles from Hampton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.45 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.
The drive from Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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