How far is Albia, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Albia, IA to Davenport, IA is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.67 mi
02h 45m
Flight
120.68 mi
194.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.68 mi
Kilometers
194.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.67 mi
Kilometers
252.13 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Albia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albia
2026-04-18T01:24
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Olds
IA

Human settlement in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America

From Albia
78 mi
01h 22m
To Davenport
78.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albia and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albia and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    52 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Benton Avenue East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Benton Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    20.9 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2097 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 218

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 218

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2348 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 92

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  19. 19

    Continue on West River Drive

    6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albia and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 13th Street
50.2 mi · 32%
Avenue of the Saints
20.4 mi · 13%
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 92
16.9 mi · 11%
US 61 north
11.6 mi · 7%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South 13th Street

Take the exit right

46.8 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olds
01h 22m from Albia
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albia to Davenport?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Albia and 78.7 miles from Davenport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Olds

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Olds, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olds.

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

18 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

52 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

60 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

74 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albia and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.22 km).

Albia

#1 Albia

City in Iowa

Population3,713
Coordinates41.0266700, -92.8057500
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-92.805864, 41.026669)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albia and Davenport. The current time is 01:24:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.