Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits
Near the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+15634245500
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
284.7 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Oak, IA
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Davenport, IA
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The drive from Red Oak, IA to Davenport, IA covers 284.7 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 6, North Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166.8 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.51 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
142.3 miles from Red Oak, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 166.8 mi | 3h 1m |
| US 6 | 63.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| North Broadway Street | 14 mi | 20m |
| 550th Street | 10 mi | 14m |
| White Pole Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| 650th Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| East 7th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak, IA and Davenport, IA.
Start on East Reed Street
Turn right onto IA 48
Continue on IA 48
Continue on IA 48
Continue on IA 48
Continue on IA 48
Turn right onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6; IA 83
Turn left onto US 6; US 71
Take the exit onto US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit onto US 6
Take the exit onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
Turn right onto Gaines Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 63 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.3 miles or 2h 56m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Red Oak, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Red Oak, IA
This is one driving day of about 284.7 miles and 5h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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.
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 142.3 miles from Red Oak, 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 166.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Davenport, Iowa
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+15634245500
Café d'Marie
Davenport, Iowa
Miss Phay Cafe
Davenport, Iowa
Top Coffee Stop
Davenport, Iowa
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+15632756292
The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store
Davenport, Iowa
ROZZ-TOX
Rock Island, Illinois
Near the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+15634245500
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
+15633233293
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+15638881053
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm
+15633236689
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Rock Island, Illinois
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+13097889589
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Griswold, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17127782356
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Williamsburg, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13196681285
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Red Oak, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17126236383
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+15632756292
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+15632326642
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Rock Island, Illinois
Hours: 5 pm–12 am
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Des Moines, Iowa
Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm
+15156307000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+15634849808
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15633221774
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Tiffin, Iowa
Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm
+13196262272
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+15634217490
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Williamsburg, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Stuart, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Brooklyn, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
North Liberty, Iowa
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Stuart, Iowa
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Waukee, Iowa
+18887584389
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Waukee, Iowa
+31880109500
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Davenport, Iowa
Hours: 7–7:45 am
+15633244472
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+13196255568
Near the start, short detour
Wiota, Iowa
Hours: 5–10 pm
+17127839232
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13196262550
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Des Moines, Iowa
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+15152550433
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Atlantic, Iowa
Hours: 12 pm–2 am
+17122432426
Later in the drive, ~12 min detour
North Liberty, Iowa
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+13192082154
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 108.6 and 283.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$44.51 one way
$89.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.87 | $97.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.79 | $109.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.86 | $125.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Coralville, Iowa
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Williamsburg, Iowa
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Brooklyn, Iowa
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
North Liberty, Iowa
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Stuart, Iowa
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waukee, Iowa
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Stuart, Iowa
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Waukee, Iowa
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.89 | $13.67 |
| Efficient EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.91 | $11.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.86 | $18.22 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Red Oak on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
72°F
Newton, IA
142 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a 5h 38m highway drive covering 284.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 166.8 miles on I 80.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 108.6 miles in near I 80.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 284.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 108.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Red Oak, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 284.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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