How far is Central City, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Central City, IA to Davenport, IA is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 01h 40m.
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 Central City and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Davenport.
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Start on Main Street
1254 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Maple Street
911 ft · 33 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto Marion Road
19.3 mi · 24 min · Marion Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Mount Vernon
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Freeway
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Turn right onto Fox Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street
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Turn straight onto Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on Green Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 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 Central City and Davenport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Garfield Avenue
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
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 Central City and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central City to Davenport?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Central City and 46.9 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central City and Sunny near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Tipton
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 Tipton.
Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island, IL
Moline, Illinois
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 67.68 mi (108.92 km).
#1 Central City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.2038800, -91.5240600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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