Trip from Monona, IA to Davenport, IA

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

137.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Monona, IA to Davenport, IA covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Kale Avenue, Garber Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.37 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.6 miles from Monona, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 137.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	0 mi	0m
Kale Avenue	0 mi	0m
Garber Road	0 mi	0m
South 5th Street	0 mi	0m
Great River Road	0 mi	0m
US 52	0 mi	0m
Columbus Street	0 mi	0m
11th Street Northeast	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Iowa Street

2

Turn left onto South Main Street

3

Turn left

4

Turn right

5

Turn right onto Kale Avenue

6

Turn left onto Garber Road

7

At the end of the road, turn right onto South 5th Street

8

Continue on Great River Road

9

Continue on US 52

10

Continue on Columbus Street

11

Continue on US 52

12

Continue on 11th Street Northeast

13

Continue on 11th Street Southeast

14

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

15

Continue on Olde Hawkeye Road

16

Turn right onto Wuchter Road

17

Turn left

18

Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue

19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Arterial

20

Exit the rotary onto Southwest Arterial

21

Turn left onto US 61 South, US 151 South

22

Merge slight left

23

Continue on Welcome Way

24

Continue on Harrison Street

25

Turn right onto West 4th Street

26

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Monona, IA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Monona, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Monona, IA

This is one driving day of about 137.2 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monona, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Rock Island, IL

69 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.6 mi from Monona, IA

Rock Island, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rock Island, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.6 miles from Monona, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$20.37	$40.74
midgrade	$4.25	$22.97	$45.95
premium	$4.65	$25.14	$50.28
diesel	$5.30	$28.65	$57.30

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Monona, IA to Davenport, IA covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Kale Avenue, Garber Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.6 miles from Monona, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.37 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.

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