Origin
Pocahontas, IA
Evening in Pocahontas on Friday
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5:06 PM
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Current temp
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Trip from Pocahontas, IA to Davenport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
274.3 mi
441 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pocahontas, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
Pocahontas to Davenport is 274.3 miles and takes about 5h 25m via US 20 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip sticks to Iowa, taking you across the heart of the Midwest. Expect a drive that's primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. With only one recommended stop and a reasonable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without feeling overly rushed.
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
137.1 miles from Pocahontas, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 274.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 65% of it spent on major roads like US 20 and I 80. You'll experience a significant stretch of 128.2 miles on US 20, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of your journey. While the Avenue of the Saints provides a change of scenery, the overall character is one of efficient travel. The drive largely maintains a steady, uncomplicated feel, making it easy to settle into a rhythm.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and Avenue of the Saints. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 274.3 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 149.1 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 East
Navigation decision point
Toward US 20 East
6
149.1 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
214 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
264.9 mi into trip
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~5h 7m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 128.2 mi | 2h 27m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 64.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 80 | 49.7 mi | 54m |
| 220th Avenue | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Marengo Avenue | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Marshall Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 128.2 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Northwest
73 ft
·
5 sec
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3rd Avenue Northwest
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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North Main Street
3
Turn right onto IA 3
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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West Elm Avenue
4
Turn left onto IA 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 7th Street
5
Continue on IA 4
11 mi
·
15 min
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220th Avenue
6
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Marengo Avenue
7
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
8
Continue on IA 4; IA 7
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marengo Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 4
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Marshall Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 20 East
11
Merge onto US 20
128 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
US 20
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
15
Merge onto I 80
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 80
16
Take the exit onto US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
17
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
18
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
19
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
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Hickory Grove Road
20
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
21
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Gaines Street
22
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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West 14th Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
24
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
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West 4th Street
25
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 25m estimated drive time, departing in the morning should allow you to arrive in Davenport with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick fuel and stretch break or plan a more leisurely lunch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 128.2-mile segment on US 20, as services might be less frequent than on interstates. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have the flexibility to adjust your timing as needed.
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 137.1 miles from Pocahontas, IA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.2 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 60 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.1 miles or 2h 44m 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 23m
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 Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, IA
This is one driving day of about 274.3 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Pocahontas, 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 US 20 for about 128.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.1 mi from Pocahontas, IA · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.1 miles from Pocahontas, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.2 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
$42.88 one way
$85.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $47.08 | $94.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.79 | $105.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.56 | $121.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.80 | $13.17 |
| Efficient EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.7 | 1 | $38.40 | $17.56 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Evening in Davenport on Friday
Local time
5:06 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pocahontas, IA to Davenport, IA covers 274.3 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, Avenue of the Saints, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.1 miles from Pocahontas, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.88 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 274.3 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 149.1 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pocahontas, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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