Robins, IA to Davenport, IA is 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m via I 80 and Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within the Midwest, specifically within Iowa. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between major highways and local roads. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule. You'll find the journey efficient, with most of your time spent on well-maintained roadways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from Robins, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 80 and Avenue of the Saints, which are designed for higher speeds and longer distances. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 49.7 miles on I 80, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you approach your destination, the drive may incorporate more local roads like West Kimberly Road, requiring adjustments to speed and attention. The overall character is a blend of efficient highway cruising and more localized navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 49.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 88.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.8 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|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
79.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|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
87 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|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 Robins, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
78.7 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 6
Walcott
79.9 mi in|~1h 35m|via US 6
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
49.7 mi
54m
Avenue of the Saints
24.4 mi
28m
West Kimberly Road
3 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Robins Road
1.8 mi
4m
US 6
1.5 mi
2m
West Locust Street
0.9 mi
2m
Harrison Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 49.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robins, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
298 ft·17 sec·South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Robins Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Robins Road
4
Turn right onto East Boyson Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Boyson Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
6
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
24 mi·28 min·Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
9
Merge onto I 80
50 mi·54 min·I 80
10
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
11
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
12
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·West Kimberly Road
13
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Hickory Grove Road
14
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi·2 min·West Locust Street
15
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Gaines Street
16
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·West 14th Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Harrison Street
18
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft·4 sec·West 4th Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
For this shorter drive of just over an hour and a half, flexibility is your best bet. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunch, or even head out in the afternoon. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, keeping your tank topped off won't be a significant financial concern. Since there are no recommended stops, you can push through to Davenport if you prefer, or make a quick pit stop at a service area along I 80 if needed. Pay attention to the transition from highway to local roads as you enter the Davenport area.
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 44 miles from Robins, IA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.7 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Robins, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Robins, IA
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Robins, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 49.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.77 one way
$27.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.12
$30.25
premium
$4.89
$16.95
$33.91
diesel
$5.61
$19.45
$38.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.25
$4.23
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.71
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Robins, IA
Night
in Robins on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Night
in Davenport on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 to 20 mph63% chanceLive 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
32 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
1h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Robins, IA to Davenport, IA covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Avenue of the Saints, West Kimberly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 miles from Robins, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.77 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Robins, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
