Origin
Springville, IA
Afternoon in Springville on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springville, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
78.3 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springville, IA
Tom Fisk
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Springville to Davenport, you can expect a manageable 78.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes to complete. This route sits entirely within the Midwest, making it a straightforward trek across Iowa. Given the relatively short duration, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a practical way to connect these two communities without demanding too much of your time behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Springville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of I-80, Garfield Avenue, and US-30. Highways account for 52% of the trip, providing a blend of higher-speed travel and local road transitions. Your longest uninterrupted segment will be a 29.5-mile stretch along I-80, which serves as the primary artery for the majority of the commute. Because the route shifts between these different road types, the pace of your drive will fluctuate as you move from the open highway into more localized traffic patterns. It is a functional drive that balances efficiency with the realities of navigating through Iowa’s regional road network.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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 29.5 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 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR X20 / 6th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.3 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.6 miles (CR X20 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CR X20 / 6th Street
Turn left onto CR X20 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 east: Clinton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 east: Clinton
5
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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...
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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 Along This Route
Between Springville, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
69 mi in
|
~1h 30m
|
via US 6
Walcott
70.1 mi in
|
~1h 32m
|
via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 29.5 mi | 31m |
| Garfield Avenue | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| US 30 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Springville Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Fox Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Harding Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 29.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Water Street
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto John Street
202 ft
·
14 sec
·
John Street
3
Turn left onto CR X20
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto CR X20
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
1st Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR X20
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
6th Street
6
Continue on CR X20
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Springville Road
7
Continue on CR X20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
8th Avenue North
8
At end of road, turn left onto 1st Street West
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
1st Street West
9
Turn right onto IA 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Avenue South
10
Continue on IA 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 1
11
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus; IA 1
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 1
12
Continue on US 30 Bus; IA 1
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Highway 1
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 30 east: Clinton
14
Merge onto US 30
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 30
15
Turn right onto CR X40
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fox Avenue
16
Continue on 160th Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
160th Street
17
Turn straight onto Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Garfield Avenue
18
Continue on Green Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Road
19
Continue on Harding Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR F36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Valley Road
21
Turn left onto CR X40
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garfield Avenue
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
23
Merge onto I 80
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 80
24
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
25
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
26
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
27
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
28
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
29
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
30
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
32
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
33
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best fits your schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled into the 78.3-mile route, you have the freedom to pace yourself however you prefer. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $12, so topping off your tank before you leave Springville is a simple way to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Stay mindful of the transition points between US-30 and I-80, as these junctions are where you will encounter the most significant changes in traffic flow. Use the simplicity of this short drive to your advantage by planning your arrival to avoid peak congestion times in Davenport.
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 39.2 miles from Springville, IA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 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 78.3 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 58m 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 Springville, 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 Springville, IA
This is one driving day of about 78.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springville, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 29.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Springville, IA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Springville, 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
$11.89 one way
$23.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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 48m 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 Springville, IA to Davenport, IA covers 78.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Garfield Avenue, US 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Springville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.89 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 78.3 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.6 miles (CR X20 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Springville, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
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