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Trip from Lake View, IA to Davenport, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 28m

Distance

285 mi

459 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 15m ★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m

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

Downtown Lake View, IA, IA

Lake View, IA

Maria Borisenko

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake View, IA to Davenport, IA covers 285 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 71, US 20 East, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.56 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

142.5 miles from Lake View, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 285 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 285 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 71 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake View, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 71
US 20 East
Avenue of the Saints
I 80
I 80 East
I 280 East
US 6 East
West Kimberly Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 71 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 330th Street

5.0 mi · 7 min · 330th Street
2

Turn left onto US 71

9.8 mi · 13 min · US 71
3

Take the exit right toward US 20 East

0.3 mi · 51 sec · US 20 East
4

Merge slight left

143 mi · 2 hr 44 min
5

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 80

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 80
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 80 East: Davenport
8

Merge slight left

50 mi · 54 min
9

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
10

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
11

Continue on West Kimberly Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
12

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
13

Turn left onto West Locust Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street
14

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street
15

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West 14th Street
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
17

Turn right onto West 4th Street

164 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
18

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 142.5 miles from Lake View, IA, or about 2h 14m 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 63 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.5 miles or 2h 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 3h 40m

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 Lake View, 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 Lake View, IA

This is one driving day of about 285 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Lake View, 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 142.5 mi from Lake View, IA · 2h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Rapids, IA

143 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

Marshalltown, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Rapids, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.5 miles from Lake View, 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

$44.56 one way

$89.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $48.92 $97.84
premium $4.89 $54.85 $109.69
diesel $5.61 $62.92 $125.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.5 1 $29.92 $13.68
Efficient EV 71.3 0 $24.94 $11.40
EV Truck/SUV 114 1 $39.90 $18.24

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lake View, IA

Afternoon in Lake View on Friday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Friday

Local time

3:34 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

3 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

4h 28m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake View, IA to Davenport, IA covers 285 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, US 20 East, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 142.5 miles from Lake View, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.56 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake View, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lake View, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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