How far is Avoca, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Avoca, IA to Davenport, IA is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avoca and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca and Davenport.
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Start on North Walnut Street
1 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Avoca Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Avoca Lane
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Take the ramp slight right
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Avoca and Davenport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35
Keep slight left
152 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Avoca and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avoca to Davenport?
The road trip is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Avoca and 131.7 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avoca and Sunny near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avoca and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 246.33 mi (396.43 km).
#1 Avoca
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 41.4766600, -95.3380500 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
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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