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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.35 mi
01h 40m
Flight
67.68 mi
108.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.68 mi
Kilometers
108.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.35 mi
Kilometers
150.23 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Central City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central City
2026-04-22T20:29
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central City
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
Tipton
IA

Town in Iowa

From Central City
46.4 mi
00h 50m
To Davenport
46.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Central City and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1254 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Maple Street

    911 ft · 33 sec · West Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marion Road

    19.3 mi · 24 min · Marion Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Mount Vernon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fox Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 160th Street

    2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Garfield Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Green Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cedar Valley Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Garfield Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garfield Avenue
41 mi · 44%
Marion Road
19.3 mi · 21%
Lincoln Freeway
14.9 mi · 16%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Fox Avenue
2.97 mi · 3%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
00h 50m from Central City
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

54 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

56 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

62 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

96 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 67.68 mi (108.92 km).

Central City

#1 Central City

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,296
Coordinates42.2038800, -91.5240600
Altitude254
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 (-91.524057, 42.204007)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Central City and Davenport. The current time is 20:29:09.

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.