Origin
Laurens, IA
Night in Laurens on Wednesday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
291.2 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurens, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA covers 291.2 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, Highway 10, 450th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.53 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
145.6 miles from Laurens, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 291.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd 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
This is a straightforward 4h 39m 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 Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| 450th Street | — | — |
| Cummins Road | — | — |
| 220th Avenue | — | — |
| Northwest 7th Street | — | — |
| Marengo Avenue | — | — |
| North East Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurens, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on West Main Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto State Highway 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 10
4
Continue on 450th Street
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
450th Street
5
Continue on Cummins Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cummins Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Avenue
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
220th Avenue
7
Continue on Northwest 7th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 7th Street
8
Continue on 220th Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
220th Avenue
9
Continue on Marengo Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marengo Avenue
10
Continue on North East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
11
Continue on Marengo Avenue
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marengo Avenue
12
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Marshall Avenue
13
Take the ramp left toward US 20 East
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 20 East
14
Merge slight left
128 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
18
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
54 min
19
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
20
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
21
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
22
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
23
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
24
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
25
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 14th Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
27
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
28
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 145.6 miles from Laurens, IA, or about 2h 19m 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 64 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.6 miles or 2h 19m 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 49m
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 Laurens, 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 Laurens, IA
This is one driving day of about 291.2 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Laurens, 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 145.6 mi from Laurens, IA · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.6 miles from Laurens, 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
$45.53 one way
$91.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.99 | $99.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.04 | $112.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.29 | $128.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.58 | $13.98 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.48 | $11.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.5 | 1 | $40.77 | $18.64 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Night in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
11:21 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
1 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 39m 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 Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA covers 291.2 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, Highway 10, 450th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.6 miles from Laurens, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.53 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 39m 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 Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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