Trip from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

72.2 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Wellman, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA is 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m via State Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This road trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, connecting two points with a relatively short drive. It's a straightforward journey that primarily utilizes state highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Expect a comfortable pace without the intensity of interstate travel, suitable for a relaxed travel day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.1 miles from Wellman, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 22	30.2 mi	44m
U.S. 61	20.3 mi	22m
Highway 22	7.4 mi	10m
West River Drive	6 mi	10m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway	4 mi	4m
East Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
West 1st Street	0.8 mi	1m
6th Street Northeast	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 22 — 30.2 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellman, IA and Davenport, IA.

Start on this road

135 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto 2nd Street

165 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street

Turn right onto 9th Avenue

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 9th Avenue

Turn right onto IA 22

0.5 mi · 45 sec · 6th Street Northeast

Continue on IA 22

6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

Continue on IA 22

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

Continue on IA 22

5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

Continue on IA 22

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street

Continue on IA 22

0.5 mi · 43 sec · East Hickory Street

Continue on IA 22

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

Continue on IA 22

7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22

Continue on IA 22

3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

Continue on IA 22

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Ijem Avenue

Continue on IA 22; IA 70

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

At end of road, turn right onto IA 22

9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

Turn left onto US 61; IA 22; IA 92

4.0 mi · 4 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

Continue on US 61

20 mi · 22 min · U.S. 61

Continue on US 61

6.0 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West 4th Street

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1h 40m duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but an early start will give you ample time to reach Davenport and explore. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your own based on your needs, perhaps factoring in a break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on shorter, less predictable trips. Pay attention to local road conditions before you leave, especially if traveling during inclement weather.

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 36.1 miles from Wellman, IA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 miles or 52m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wellman, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wellman, IA

This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Wellman, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on State Highway 22 for about 30.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Muscatine, IA

36 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.

Popular next leg

Muscatine, IA to Davenport, IA

29.2 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Riverside, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Muscatine, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Wellman, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.9 mi

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rock Island, Illinois

1 mi

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15633233293

Visit website

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15638881053

Visit website

D J's Casual Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Wellman, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13196469705

Visit website

Tommy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15633236689

Visit website

QC Coffee and Pancake House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13097889589

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.5

Riverside, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9:30 pm

+13196482900

Visit website

All American Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.4

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15632632224

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15632326642

Visit website

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Aroma Coffee & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15633221774

Visit website

Kalona Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.2

Kalona, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13196565333

Visit website

The Coffee Belt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.2

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15632646963

Caffé Dallucci | Davenport, IA

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15634217490

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.4

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15632625587

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 72.2

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 9th Avenue

Turn right onto 9th Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | IA 22 / 6th Street Northeast

Turn right onto IA 22 / 6th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

32.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | IA 22 / State Highway 22

At end of road, turn right onto IA 22 / State Highway 22

Navigation decision point

72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | West 4th Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.29 one way

$22.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.39	$24.79
premium	$4.89	$13.89	$27.79
diesel	$5.61	$15.94	$31.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.7	$7.58	$3.47
Efficient EV	18.1	$6.32	$2.89
EV Truck/SUV	28.9	$10.11	$4.62

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Wellman, IA

Afternoon in Wellman on Saturday

Local time

12:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Saturday

Local time

12:27 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

20 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 40m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing well-maintained roads. You'll experience most of your journey on State Highway 22, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 30.2 miles. While the route primarily sticks to highways, it offers a good balance between speed and the opportunity to see the surrounding landscape. The character is generally that of a smooth, consistent drive, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on State Highway 22.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and U.S. 61. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 40m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IA 22 / 6th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on State Highway 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davenport, IA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

392Caffe

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

Café d'Marie

Miss Phay Cafe

D J's Casual Café

Tommy's Cafe

QC Coffee and Pancake House

Subway

All American Diner

392Caffe

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

ROZZ-TOX

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

Aroma Coffee & Cafe

Kalona Coffee House

The Coffee Belt

Caffé Dallucci | Davenport, IA

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Cafe On Vine

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wellman, IA

Davenport, IA

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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