Origin
Sheldon, IA
Night in Sheldon on Sunday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
363.4 mi
585 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
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6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheldon, IA
Jul L. G.
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA covers 363.4 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Avenue, Log Avenue, 460th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.20 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
181.7 miles from Sheldon, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 52m drive with frequent turns across 363.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Log Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 460th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garfield Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nettle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| D Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ames Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 490th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
2nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheldon, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 9th Street
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
9th Street
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
3
Take the ramp right
7.5 mi
·
9 min
4
Turn left onto Log Avenue
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Log Avenue
5
Turn left onto 460th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
460th Street
6
Continue on Garfield Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Street
7
Continue on 460th Street
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
460th Street
8
Turn right onto Nettle Avenue
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Nettle Avenue
9
Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
D Avenue
10
Continue on Ames Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ames Avenue
11
Turn left onto 490th Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
490th Street
12
Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 3
13
Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
500th Street
14
Turn straight onto State Highway 3
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 3
15
Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
530th Street
16
Turn right onto V Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
V Avenue
17
Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
18
Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 7
19
Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 7
20
Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
20th Avenue
21
Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Armstrong Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
165 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
220th Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
26
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
54 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
29
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
30
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
31
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
32
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
33
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 14th Street
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
35
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 181.7 miles from Sheldon, IA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.7 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 54m
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 Sheldon, 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 Sheldon, IA
This is one driving day of about 363.4 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sheldon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.7 mi from Sheldon, IA · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 181.7 miles from Sheldon, 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
$55.20 one way
$110.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.85 | $121.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.73 | $161.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109 | 1 | $38.16 | $17.44 |
| Efficient EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.80 | $14.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.4 | 1 | $50.88 | $23.26 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Night in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Waterloo, IA
182 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 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
5h 52m 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 Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA covers 363.4 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Avenue, Log Avenue, 460th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.7 miles from Sheldon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.20 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 straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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