Origin
Wilton, IA
Evening in Wilton on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilton, IA to Davenport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilton, IA
Tom Fisk
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
Wilton to Davenport is 29.1 miles and takes about 44m via I 80 and West Kimberly Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip takes you across the Midwest, staying within Iowa. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward journey. With just under 30 miles, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip extension, offering a simple way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. The drive is short enough that you can easily fit it into a busy schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways like I 80. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, including a longest continuous segment of 12.1 miles on I 80. The road will transition between the efficiency of the interstate and the more local feel of roads like West Kimberly Road and County Road F58. This blend means you'll experience both quicker travel times and moments of more localized scenery. Be prepared for a varied driving surface and speed as you make your way to Davenport.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue
Turn left onto CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
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
20.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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...
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Gaines Street
Turn right onto Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
5
28 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilton, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
19.8 mi in
|
~26m
|
via US 6
Walcott
20.9 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road F58 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Yankee Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Co Highway F58 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Locust Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 12.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Maurer Street
318 ft
·
15 sec
·
Maurer Street
2
Turn right onto US 6 Hist
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Continue on US 6 Hist
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Co Highway Y14
4
Continue on US 6 Hist
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Co Highway F58
5
Continue on US 6 Hist
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road F58
6
Turn left onto CR Y26
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto I 80; US 6
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 80; US 6
9
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
10
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
11
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
12
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
13
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
14
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
15
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
17
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Davenport on Friday
Local time
6:53 PM
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
21 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
44m 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 Wilton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, West Kimberly Road, County Road F58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Wilton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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 is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wilton, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
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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