How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Davenport, IA is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.86 mi
02h 17m
Flight
118.33 mi
190.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.86 mi
Kilometers
233.13 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Falls
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Falls
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
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Falls
71.4 mi
01h 08m
To Davenport
73.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1975 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    12 m · 3 sec · West 18th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto East 18th Street

    854 ft · 23 sec · East 18th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward IA 27 south, IA 58 south

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque, Cedar Rapids

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
68.8 mi · 47%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 35%
US 20 East
12.8 mi · 9%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
01h 08m from Cedar Falls
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Falls and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Davenport?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Cedar Falls and 73.5 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Falls and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Shueyville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 118.33 mi (190.44 km).

Cedar Falls

#1 Cedar Falls

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population40,231
Coordinates42.5277600, -92.4454700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.44555, 42.52776)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Falls and Davenport. The current time is 19:49:07.

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.