Trip from Kingsley, IA to Davenport, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 25m

Distance

328.2 mi

528 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 14m ★

6 AM

6h 26m

8 AM

6h 51m

10 AM

6h 35m

12 PM

6h 32m

3 PM

6h 36m

5 PM

6h 49m

8 PM

6h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kingsley, IA to Davenport, IA covers 328.2 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.9 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.31 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

164.1 miles from Kingsley, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 328.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 25m drive with frequent turns across 328.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

220th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 165.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near County Road L14.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 328.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (County Road L14): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 20 / Highway 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 203 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | County Road L14

At end of road, turn right onto County Road L14

Navigation decision point

9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 20 / Highway 20

Turn left onto US 20 / Highway 20

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

203 mi into trip | ~3h 58m 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

267.9 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 East: Davenport

318.9 mi into trip | ~6h 7m 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...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
220th Street	165.9 mi	3h 11m
Avenue of the Saints	64.7 mi	1h 11m
I 80	49.7 mi	54m
Highway 20	19 mi	22m
United States Highway 20	8.3 mi	10m
Lee Avenue	4.5 mi	6m
West Kimberly Road	3 mi	4m
Hickory Grove Road	2.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: 220th Street — 165.9 mi, about 3h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley, IA and Davenport, IA.

Start on West 2nd Street

61 ft · 6 sec · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto Main Street

473 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto IA 140

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 1st Street

At end of road, turn right onto County Road L14

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road L14

Continue on L14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Knox Avenue

Turn left onto CR D12

2.0 mi · 2 min · 110th Street

Turn right onto L21

4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Avenue

Turn left onto US 20

19 mi · 22 min · Highway 20

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 20

8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

Continue on US 20

166 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Toward I 80 East: Davenport

Merge onto I 80

50 mi · 54 min · I 80

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

Take the exit onto US 6

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 6

Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

Continue on US 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

Turn left onto US 6 Hist

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 14th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

165 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

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 164.1 miles from Kingsley, IA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.9 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 72 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 164.1 miles or 3h 14m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kingsley, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Kingsley, IA

This is one driving day of about 328.2 miles and 6h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Kingsley, 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 220th Street for about 165.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.1 mi from Kingsley, IA · 3h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Rapids, IA

164 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.

Popular next leg

Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA

83.8 mi · 1h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Dodge, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Falls, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.1 miles from Kingsley, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before 220th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.31 one way

$102.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$56.34	$112.67
premium	$4.89	$63.16	$126.32
diesel	$5.61	$72.46	$144.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Blink Charging Station

Webster City, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Webster City, Iowa

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Center Point, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Early, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Webster City, IA

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink: 2 Other: 1 Shell Recharge: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.5	1	$34.46	$15.75
Efficient EV	82.1	0	$28.72	$13.13
EV Truck/SUV	131.3	1	$45.95	$21.00

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kingsley, IA

Afternoon in Kingsley on Thursday

Local time

1:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Thursday

Local time

1:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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 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 25m 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 Kingsley, IA to Davenport, IA covers 328.2 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, I 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 164.1 miles from Kingsley, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.31 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.