Origin
Hawarden, IA
Morning in Hawarden on Monday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawarden, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
386.7 mi
622 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Hawarden, IA to Davenport, IA covers 386.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Street, 450th Street, Dipper Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.74 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
193.3 miles from Hawarden, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 386.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hawarden, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 450th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dipper Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road K22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road C38 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road K49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawarden, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Central Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
3
Continue on 450th Street
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
450th Street
4
Turn right onto Dipper Avenue
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dipper Avenue
5
Continue on County Road K22
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road K22
6
Continue on State Highway 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 3
7
Continue on County Road K22
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road K22
8
Turn left onto County Road C38
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road C38
9
Turn right onto County Road K49
13 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road K49
10
Continue on Fayette Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Avenue
11
Turn left onto 110th Street
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
110th Street
12
Turn right onto Grundy Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Grundy Avenue
13
Continue on 140th Street
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
140th Street
14
Turn right onto Haskell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Haskell Avenue
15
Turn right onto State Highway 140
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 140
16
Continue on North 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Street
17
Turn left onto Highway 20
27 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 20
18
Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Highway 20
19
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
220th Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
23
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
54 min
24
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
25
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
26
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
27
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
28
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
29
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
30
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 14th Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
32
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.3 miles from Hawarden, IA, or about 3h 4m 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 85 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.3 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 11m
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 Hawarden, 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 Hawarden, IA
This is one driving day of about 386.7 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Hawarden, 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 193.3 mi from Hawarden, IA · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193.3 miles from Hawarden, 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
$58.74 one way
$117.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.75 | $129.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $73.00 | $146.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.91 | $171.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116 | 1 | $40.60 | $18.56 |
| Efficient EV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.84 | $15.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.7 | 1 | $54.14 | $24.75 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Morning in Davenport on Monday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Waterloo, IA
193 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
5 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
6h 9m 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 Hawarden, IA to Davenport, IA covers 386.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, 450th Street, Dipper Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.3 miles from Hawarden, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.74 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hawarden, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hawarden, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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