How far is Cherokee, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Cherokee, IA to Davenport, IA is about 320 miles (515 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
319.99 mi
05h 03m
Flight
268.51 mi
432.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.51 mi
Kilometers
432.12 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.99 mi
Kilometers
514.97 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Cherokee
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherokee
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
Wellsburg
IA

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

From Cherokee
158.3 mi
02h 31m
To Davenport
161.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    48 m · 9 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 977

    1852 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 977

  5. 5

    Continue on 530th Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

    164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  24. 24

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
165 mi · 52%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 20%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 16%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
530th Street
3.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

165 mi · 03h 10m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
268.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
02h 31m from Cherokee
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cherokee and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Cherokee to Davenport?

The road trip is about 320 miles (515 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Cherokee and 161.7 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.57 one way or $85.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 268.51 mi (432.12 km).

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#1 Cherokee

Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States

Population4,841
Coordinates42.7494300, -95.5516700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-95.551676, 42.749263)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.74 L · about $42.57
Round trip
$85.15
22.58 gal · 85.48 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.57 $85.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.02 $96.03
Premium $4.65 $52.54 $105.09
Diesel $5.30 $59.88 $119.76

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 Cherokee and Davenport. The current time is 00:15:30.

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.