Origin
Roland, IA
Night in Roland on Thursday
Local time
9:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roland, IA to Davenport, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
183 mi
295 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roland, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roland, IA to Davenport, IA covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, I 80, 73rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.61 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.5 miles from Roland, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 183 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Roland, IA to Davenport, IA covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 183 miles you will encounter 15 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 20.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 106.6 miles (US 218): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 east
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 east
5
106.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
US 218
Take the exit onto US 218 toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South:...
5
122.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
173.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
174.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roland, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Airport and Moline.
Airport
106.6 mi in
|
~2h 10m
|
via US 218
Moline
173.7 mi in
|
~3h 25m
|
via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 52 mi | 1h |
| I 80 | 49.7 mi | 54m |
| 73rd Street | 33.4 mi | 38m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| US 65 | 11 mi | 15m |
| 130th Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 52 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roland, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on CR E18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Maple Street
2
Continue on CR E18
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
130th Street
3
Continue on CR E18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dubois Avenue
4
Continue on CR E18
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
130th Street
5
Turn right onto US 65
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 65
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 east
7
Merge onto US 30
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
Lincoln Highway
8
Continue on US 30
33 mi
·
38 min
·
73rd Street
9
Take the exit onto US 218
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 218
Toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
10
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
13
Merge onto I 80
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 80
14
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
15
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
16
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
17
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
18
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
19
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
20
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
22
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
23
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
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 91.5 miles from Roland, IA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52 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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
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 Roland, 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.
+
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 Roland, IA
This is one driving day of about 183 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Roland, 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 Lincoln Highway for about 52 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from Roland, IA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Roland, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.61 one way
$57.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.78 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.01 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.62 | $11.71 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Night in Davenport on Thursday
Local time
9:19 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
22 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
3h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roland, IA to Davenport, IA covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, I 80, 73rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Roland, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.61 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183 miles you will encounter 15 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 20.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 106.6 miles (US 218): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Roland, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Airport and Moline.
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