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Trip from West Burlington, 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 36m

Distance

78.4 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Burlington, IA to Davenport, IA covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Roosevelt Avenue, U.S. 61, North Baxter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on North Roosevelt Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.26 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.

Midpoint

39.2 miles from West Burlington, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from West Burlington, IA to Davenport, IA covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m, 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Roosevelt Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Burlington, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 36m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mount Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 61 / North Roosevelt Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broadway Street

Turn right onto Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mount Pleasant Street

Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 61 / North Roosevelt Avenue

Turn left onto US 61 / North Roosevelt Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
78.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | West 4th Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Roosevelt Avenue 25.8 mi 31m
U.S. 61 20.3 mi 22m
North Baxter Street 18 mi 20m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway 7.1 mi 8m
West River Drive 6 mi 10m
East Mount Pleasant Street 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
West 4th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Roosevelt Avenue — 25.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Wheeler Street

22 ft · 3 sec · East Wheeler Street
2

Turn right onto Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · Broadway Street
3

Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Mount Pleasant Street
4

Turn left onto US 61

26 mi · 31 min · North Roosevelt Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 61

18 mi · 20 min · North Baxter Street
6

Turn left onto US 61; IA 92

7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7

Continue on US 61

20 mi · 22 min · U.S. 61
8

Continue on US 61

6.0 mi · 10 min · West River Drive
9

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Main Street
10

Turn left onto West 4th Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West 4th Street
11

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Trip Plan

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 West Burlington, IA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.2 miles or 47m 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 18m

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 West Burlington, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Burlington, IA

This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Burlington, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Roosevelt Avenue for about 25.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.2 mi from West Burlington, IA · 47m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Muscatine, IA

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.

Popular next leg

Muscatine, IA to Davenport, IA

29.2 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Newport, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Muscatine, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from West Burlington, 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

$12.26 one way

$24.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.46 $26.92
premium $4.89 $15.09 $30.17
diesel $5.61 $17.31 $34.62

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

West Burlington, IA

Late night in West Burlington on Saturday

Local time

3:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Davenport, IA

Late night in Davenport on Saturday

Local time

3:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Burlington, IA to Davenport, IA covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Roosevelt Avenue, U.S. 61, North Baxter Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from West Burlington, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 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 West Burlington, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 36m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mount Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 61 / North Roosevelt Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from West Burlington, 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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