Origin
Winterset, IA
Afternoon in Winterset on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winterset, IA to Davenport, IA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
203.3 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winterset, IA
Tom Fisk
Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winterset, IA to Davenport, IA covers 203.3 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 169, South John Wayne Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 178.9 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.78 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.6 miles from Winterset, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 55m highway drive covering 203.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 178.9 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 178.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.2 miles in near I 80.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 55m 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 27.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.9 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.
9
27.2 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, K...
6
41.6 mi into trip
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~53m in
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I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
193.9 mi into trip
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~3h 37m 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
195.1 mi into trip
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~3h 39m 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...
5
202.2 mi into trip
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~3h 53m in
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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 Winterset, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
Minneapolis
27.2 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 80
Kansas City
27.2 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 178.9 mi | 3h 14m |
| US 169 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| South John Wayne Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Locust Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 178.9 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winterset, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on West Grade Street
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Grade Street
2
Turn left onto South John Wayne Drive
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South John Wayne Drive
3
Continue on US 169
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 169
4
Take the ramp onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 6
5
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Exit 123B
Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
I 80
Use the slight left lane.
8
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
9
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
10
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
11
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
12
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
13
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
14
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
16
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.6 miles from Winterset, IA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.9 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Winterset, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Winterset, IA
This is one driving day of about 203.3 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Winterset, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 178.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.6 mi from Winterset, IA · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Winterset, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.78 one way
$63.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.90 | $69.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.12 | $78.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.89 | $89.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.46 | $13.01 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 55m 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 Winterset, IA to Davenport, IA covers 203.3 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 169, South John Wayne Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.6 miles from Winterset, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m 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 27.2 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Winterset, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.
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