Origin
Mitchellville, IA
Late night in Mitchellville on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mitchellville, IA to Davenport, IA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
151.5 mi
244 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchellville, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
This 151.5-mile drive from Mitchellville to Davenport, Iowa, is a straightforward Midwest journey designed for a single day. You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes, making it an easy excursion. With 94% of the route on highways, primarily I-80, the focus is on efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is around $24, and you'll likely find this a very manageable drive without needing an overnight stop. It's a classic example of getting from point A to point B across the heartland.
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
75.7 miles from Mitchellville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 151.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the 151.5 miles spent on major roadways like I-80. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 140.6 miles on I-80, indicating significant time spent on this interstate. While the bulk of the journey is on this high-speed corridor, the route does incorporate local roads like West Kimberly Road and Hickory Grove Road as you approach Davenport. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, punctuated by transitions onto these more local routes near your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 140.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and West Kimberly Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR S27 / Center Avenue North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mitchellville, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 2h 52m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR S27 / Center Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR S27 / 6th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 142.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR S27 / Center Avenue North
Turn right onto CR S27 / Center Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR S27 / 6th Street Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR S27 / 6th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
142.1 mi into trip
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~2h 34m 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...
5
143.3 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, W...
5
150.4 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
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West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mitchellville, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
142.1 mi in
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~2h 34m
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via US 6
Walcott
143.3 mi in
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~2h 36m
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via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 140.6 mi | 2h 31m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Locust Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street Northwest | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 112th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 140.6 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street Northeast
97 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto CR S27
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Avenue North
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR S27
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
4
Turn right onto CR S27
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northeast 112th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto I 80; US 6
141 mi
·
2 hr 31 min
·
I 80; US 6
7
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
8
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
9
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
10
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
11
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
12
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
13
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
15
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
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West 4th Street
16
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows for a full day at your destination in Davenport. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the drive on I-80, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 140 miles on the interstate. Consider making your single stop around the halfway point to break up the drive, especially if you're not accustomed to extended highway driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.7 miles from Mitchellville, IA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.6 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Mitchellville, 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 Mitchellville, IA
This is one driving day of about 151.5 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Mitchellville, 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 140.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.7 mi from Mitchellville, IA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.7 miles from Mitchellville, 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 140.6 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
$23.69 one way
$47.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.01 | $52.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.91 | $7.27 |
| Efficient EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.21 | $9.70 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Davenport on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
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
2h 52m 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 Mitchellville, IA to Davenport, IA covers 151.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, West Kimberly Road, Hickory Grove Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.7 miles from Mitchellville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mitchellville, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 2h 52m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR S27 / Center Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR S27 / 6th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 142.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mitchellville, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
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