Origin
Manly, IA
Morning in Manly on Thursday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manly, IA to Davenport, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
227.2 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manly, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manly, IA to Davenport, IA covers 227.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway Street, East South Street, Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.6 miles from Manly, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 227.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m 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 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 227.2 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.
North Broadway 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 3h 42m 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 Manly, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway Street | — | — |
| East South Street | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Thrush Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| US 218 south | — | — |
| Leo P Rooff Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manly, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on the route
262 ft
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto East South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
4
Continue on State Highway 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 9
5
Turn right onto Thrush Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Thrush Avenue
6
Continue on Broad Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
7
Continue on Thrush Avenue
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Thrush Avenue
8
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
69 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 218 south: Waterloo
11
Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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US 218 south: Waterloo
12
Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Leo P Rooff Expressway
13
Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
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
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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 113.6 miles from Manly, IA, or about 1h 51m 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 50 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.6 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m
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 Manly, 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 Manly, IA
This is one driving day of about 227.2 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Manly, 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 113.6 mi from Manly, IA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.6 miles from Manly, 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
$35.52 one way
$71.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.72 | $87.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.16 | $100.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.86 | $10.91 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.88 | $9.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.81 | $14.54 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Davenport on Thursday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Vinton, IA
114 mi in
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
25 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
3h 42m 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 Manly, IA to Davenport, IA covers 227.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway Street, East South Street, Highway 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.6 miles from Manly, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.52 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m 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 Manly, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manly, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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