Origin
Iowa City, IA
Afternoon in Iowa City on Sunday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iowa City, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Iowa City and Davenport, this 55.2-mile trek is a straightforward, manageable journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this route is as economical as it is efficient. You will remain within the Midwest region for the entirety of the trip, crossing from one Iowa hub to another. Because the drive is short, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule without worrying about fatigue. It is a no-fuss connection that gets you to your destination with plenty of time left in your day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.6 miles from Iowa City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 80% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-80, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 42.7 miles. The experience is primarily an interstate grind, offering a consistent pace for the majority of the hour-long trip. As you approach your destination, you will transition off the interstate and onto West Kimberly Road and Hickory Grove Road. Prepare for a shift from the high-speed rhythm of the highway to the more localized traffic patterns of the Davenport area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and West Kimberly Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Church Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IA 1 / North Governor Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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IA 1 / North Governor Street
Turn left onto IA 1 / North Governor Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.8 mi into trip
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~53m in
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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...
5
47 mi into trip
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~55m in
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US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, W...
5
54.1 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Iowa City, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
45.8 mi in
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~53m
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via US 6
Walcott
47 mi in
|
~55m
|
via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 42.7 mi | 46m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Dodge Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Locust Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Gilbert Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 42.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on South Gilbert Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilbert Street
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto IA 1
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Governor Street
4
Turn right onto IA 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dodge Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 80
7
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
8
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
9
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
10
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
11
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
12
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
13
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
15
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
16
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, direct route with no planned stops, you can easily fit this drive into any morning or afternoon window. Given the lack of required rest stops, take advantage of the 1 hour and 11-minute duration to get where you need to be without the stress of long-haul logistics. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Iowa City, as an $8 fill-up is all you should need to complete the journey comfortably. Because I-80 serves as your primary artery, check for any major traffic reports on that stretch before departing to ensure your trip remains efficient. Flexibility is your biggest asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid potential peak-hour congestion on the interstate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.6 miles from Iowa City, IA, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.7 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 55.2 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
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 Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, IA
This is one driving day of about 55.2 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Iowa City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 42.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Iowa City, IA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Iowa City, 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
$8.38 one way
$16.77 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
1:34 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
6 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
1h 11m 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 Iowa City, IA to Davenport, IA covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, West Kimberly Road, Hickory Grove Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Iowa City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IA 1 / North Governor Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Iowa City, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
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