How far is Akron, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Akron, IA to Davenport, IA is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Davenport.
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Start on North 2nd Street
16 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Reed Street
84 m · 14 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 12
2285 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 12
1418 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Portland Street
933 ft · 18 sec · Portland Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
15.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Sioux River Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sioux River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
2019 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West Kimberly Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1541 ft · 49 sec · Warren Street
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
2345 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Davenport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Keep slight left
152 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Davenport?
The road trip is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.8 miles from Akron and 179.9 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.12 one way or $100.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Dexter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dexter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 319.21 mi (513.72 km).
#1 Akron
City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.8288800, -96.5594800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.12 | $100.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.52 | $113.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.85 | $123.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.49 | $140.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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