Origin
Kalona, IA
Afternoon in Kalona on Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kalona, IA to Davenport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kalona, IA
Vasilij Zajcev
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kalona, IA to Davenport, IA covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 22, U.S. 61, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on State Highway 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 22 | 24 mi | 35m |
| U.S. 61 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Highway 22 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| West River Drive | 6 mi | 10m |
| Douglas King Memorial Expressway | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hickory Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 24 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalona, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on B Avenue
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
B Avenue
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto IA 22
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
4
Continue on IA 22
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Continue on IA 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
6
Continue on IA 22
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Hickory Street
7
Continue on IA 22
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
8
Continue on IA 22
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 22
9
Continue on IA 22
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
10
Continue on IA 22
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ijem Avenue
11
Continue on IA 22; IA 70
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
12
At end of road, turn right onto IA 22
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 22
13
Turn left onto US 61; IA 22; IA 92
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
14
Continue on US 61
20 mi
·
22 min
·
U.S. 61
15
Continue on US 61
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West River Drive
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 4th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Kalona, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 22 / East Avenue
Turn right onto IA 22 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IA 22 / State Highway 22
At end of road, turn right onto IA 22 / State Highway 22
Navigation decision point
4
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
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
16 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
64.8 mi in 1h 29m, mostly highway — 24 mi of that is on State Highway 22.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and U.S. 61. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kalona, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 29m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 22 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (IA 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on State Highway 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 22 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (IA 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davenport, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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