How far is Aplington, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Aplington, IA to Davenport, IA is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aplington and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aplington and Davenport.
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Start on Parrott Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Parrott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on N Avenue
6.5 mi · 10 min · N Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 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
1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto Gaines Street
1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · 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 Aplington and Davenport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Aplington and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aplington to Davenport?
The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Aplington and 86.3 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aplington and Sunny near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
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 Hiawatha.
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Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aplington and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 139.18 mi (223.99 km).
#1 Aplington
Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.5841500, -92.8843600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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