How far is Arnolds Park, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Arnolds Park, IA to Davenport, IA is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arnolds Park and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnolds Park and Davenport.
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Start on Kruse Beach
38 m · 11 sec · Kruse Beach
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Turn left onto Iowa Street
792 ft · 35 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn right onto Linden Drive
535 ft · 22 sec · Linden Drive
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Turn left onto Okoboji Grove Road North
15.4 mi · 23 min · Okoboji Grove Road North
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
117 m · 13 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
2264 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
119 m · 12 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 56 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2652 ft · 58 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on 130th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71
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Continue on 130th Avenue
27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
153.3 mi · 2 hr 57 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 Arnolds Park and Davenport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnolds Park and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arnolds Park to Davenport?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Steamboat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Arnolds Park and 173.5 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.86 one way or $91.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnolds Park and Sunny near Davenport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arnolds Park and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 264.6 mi (425.84 km).
#1 Arnolds Park
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,354 |
| Coordinates | 43.3727400, -95.1238800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.86 | $91.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.72 | $103.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.59 | $113.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.50 | $128.99 |
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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