Origin
Onawa, IA
Late night in Onawa on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Onawa, IA to Davenport, IA
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
331.3 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
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6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 331.3-mile drive from Onawa, IA to Davenport, IA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day. With an estimated duration of 6 hours and 9 minutes, and 97% of the route on highways, it's a practical option for a day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on I-80, I-29, and I-880, making for an efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $52, so budget accordingly for this Midwest to Midwest excursion. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
165.7 miles from Onawa, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 331.3-mile trip, with 97% of your travel occurring on major interstates. The personality of this route is efficient, with long, uninterrupted stretches like the 261.7 miles on I-80. While this means steady progress, it also suggests a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or scenery. You'll primarily be navigating the familiar landscape of the Midwest interstate system, making it a predictable and easy-to-follow path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 261.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 331.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
42.9 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward I 880 East: Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 71
Toward I 880 East: Des Moines
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 80 East: Des Moines
9
155.2 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, K...
6
169.6 mi into trip
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~3h 6m 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
322 mi into trip
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~5h 51m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Onawa, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
Minneapolis
155.2 mi in
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~2h 49m
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via I 80
Kansas City
155.2 mi in
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~2h 49m
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via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 261.7 mi | 4h 43m |
| I 29 | 40.5 mi | 43m |
| I 880 | 16 mi | 17m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Iowa Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 175 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 261.7 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onawa, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 10th Street
29 ft
·
8 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn left onto IA 175
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Iowa Avenue
3
Continue on IA 175
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 175
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
5
Merge onto I 29
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 29
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward I 880 East: Des Moines
7
Continue on I 880
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 880
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 80 East: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
95 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
I 80
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Exit 123B
Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
I 80
Use the slight left lane.
12
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
13
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
14
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
15
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
16
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
17
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
18
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
20
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
21
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour, 9-minute estimated duration for this 331.3-mile drive, it's entirely feasible as a one-day trip. To make the most of it, consider an early morning departure from Onawa, IA to avoid any potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 261.7 miles on I-80, to ensure you don't run low between services. The $52 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for your budgeting.
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 165.7 miles from Onawa, IA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.7 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.7 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
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 Onawa, 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 Onawa, IA
This is one driving day of about 331.3 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Onawa, 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 261.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.7 mi from Onawa, IA · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 165.7 miles from Onawa, 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 261.7 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
$51.79 one way
$103.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $63.76 | $127.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.15 | $146.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.99 | $13.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.5 | 1 | $46.38 | $21.20 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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
Late night in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 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 9m 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 Onawa, IA to Davenport, IA covers 331.3 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 29, I 880. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.7 miles from Onawa, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.79 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 331.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Onawa, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
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