How far is Chariton, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Chariton, IA to Davenport, IA is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
187.51 mi
03h 11m
Flight
146.02 mi
235 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.02 mi
Kilometers
235 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.51 mi
Kilometers
301.77 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 30, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Chariton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chariton
2026-04-30T07:13
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 30, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chariton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Victor
IA

Town in Iowa, United States

From Chariton
92.7 mi
01h 35m
To Davenport
94.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Grand Street

    63 m · 11 sec · South Grand Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Court Avenue

    935 ft · 24 sec · Court Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.2 mi · 34 min · State Highway 14

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    124.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chariton and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
172 mi · 92%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
South Lincoln Street
2.31 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
1.26 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 35m from Chariton
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chariton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Chariton and 94.8 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chariton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

80 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

105 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chariton and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 146.02 mi (235 km).

Chariton

#1 Chariton

City in Lucas County, Iowa

Population4,103
Coordinates41.0138900, -93.3066000
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.3066, 41.013888)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chariton and Davenport. The current time is 07:13:04.

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.