Origin
Wellman, IA
Late night in Wellman on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 25m
Distance
72.1 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellman, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, 9th Avenue, 6th Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 72.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
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 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| 9th Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Street Northeast | — | — |
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| East Avenue | — | — |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| East Hickory Street | — | — |
| Ijem Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellman, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto 9th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
9th Avenue
4
Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
6th Street Northeast
5
Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22
6
Continue on East Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
7
Continue on State Highway 22
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 22
8
Continue on West 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
9
Continue on East Hickory Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Hickory Street
10
Continue on State Highway 22
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
11
Continue on Highway 22
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 22
12
Continue on State Highway 22
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
13
Continue on Ijem Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ijem Avenue
14
Continue on State Highway 22
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 22
16
Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
17
Continue on U.S. 61
20 mi
·
22 min
·
U.S. 61
18
Continue on West River Drive
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West River Drive
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West 4th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Wellman, IA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Wellman, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.87 | $27.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 25m 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 Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, 9th Avenue, 6th Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Wellman, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.27 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.
The drive from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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