How far is Boone, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Boone, IA to Davenport, IA is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.67 mi
03h 07m
Flight
174.1 mi
280.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.1 mi
Kilometers
280.19 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.67 mi
Kilometers
314.9 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Boone
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boone
2026-04-17T18:59
Arrive Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boone
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van Horne
IA

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

From Boone
96.7 mi
01h 33m
To Davenport
98.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

    20 m · 5 sec · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Story Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Story Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · 220th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 230th Street

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · 230th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 73rd Street

    33.4 mi · 39 min · 73rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport

    2293 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boone 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
230th Street
77.2 mi · 39%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 26%
73rd Street
33.4 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 8%
220th Street
5.15 mi · 3%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

230th Street

Continue on 230th Street

77.2 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Horne
01h 33m from Boone
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boone and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Van Horne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Boone and 98.9 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boone and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Van Horne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van Horne, 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 Van Horne.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

113 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 174.1 mi (280.19 km).

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#1 Boone

City in Iowa, United States

Population12,407
Coordinates42.0597000, -93.8802300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Mamie Eisenhower Avenue (-93.880231, 42.059657)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.14 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.82 gal · 52.28 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.65 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $5.30 $36.65 $73.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Boone and Davenport. The current time is 18:59:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.