Origin
Mapleton, IA
Morning in Mapleton on Monday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
301.6 mi
485 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, Northwest Granger Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.8 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.04 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
150.8 miles from Mapleton, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 6h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 37.9 miles in near IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 301.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 37.9 miles (IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.6 miles (I 80; I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
37.9 mi into trip
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~53m in
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IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Turn left onto IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
130.3 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
Turn left toward I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Dave...
5
130.6 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
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I 80; I 35
Merge onto I 80; I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
139.9 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
292.2 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 160.8 mi | 2h 54m |
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 89.4 mi | 2h 3m |
| Northwest Granger Drive | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| US 59 | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| M Avenue | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 114th Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 160.8 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto IA 141
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Continue on IA 141
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
4
Continue on IA 141
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5
Continue on IA 141
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West 1st Street
6
Continue on IA 141
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
210th Street
7
Continue on IA 141
10 mi
·
14 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
8
Continue on IA 141
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
M Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 59
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 59
10
Turn left onto IA 141
14 mi
·
18 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on IA 141
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 6th Street
12
Continue on IA 141
34 mi
·
48 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on IA 141
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Railway Street
14
Continue on IA 141
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 141
17 mi
·
23 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
16
Continue on IA 141
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
17
Continue on IA 141
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 114th Street
18
Continue on IA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Grimes Boulevard
19
Continue on IA 141
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Grimes Boulevard
20
Continue on IA 141
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on IA 141
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Urbandale Drive
22
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
23
Merge onto I 80; I 35
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 80; I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 35; I 80
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35; I 80
25
Continue on I 80; I 35
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80; I 35
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
I 80
Use the slight left lane.
27
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
28
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
29
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
30
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
31
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
32
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
33
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
35
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
36
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 150.8 miles from Mapleton, IA, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.8 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.8 miles or 3h 21m 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 6m
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 Mapleton, 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 Mapleton, IA
This is one driving day of about 301.6 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mapleton, 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 I 80 for about 160.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.8 mi from Mapleton, IA · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.8 miles from Mapleton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.8 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
$46.04 one way
$92.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.75 | $101.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $57.22 | $114.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.34 | $134.68 |
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: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
West Des Moines, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger
Des Moines, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)
Clive, IA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
303 W Broadway
Polk City, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
1401 E 1st St
Grimes, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
1701 SE 37th St
Grimes, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
11989 Hickman Rd
Urbandale, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
5750 Merle Hay Rd
Johnston, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
CHARGELAB: 9
ChargePoint Network: 4
Blink Network: 2
Non-Networked: 2
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 2
RED_E: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.67 | $14.48 |
| Efficient EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.39 | $12.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.6 | 1 | $42.22 | $19.30 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Morning in Davenport on Monday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
5 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 13m 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 Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, Northwest Granger Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.8 miles from Mapleton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.81 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 301.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.9 miles (IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.6 miles (I 80; I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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