How far is Clarksville, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Clarksville, IA to Davenport, IA is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
169.9 mi
02h 44m
Flight
138.03 mi
222.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.03 mi
Kilometers
222.13 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.9 mi
Kilometers
273.42 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-18T02:31
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

City in Iowa

From Clarksville
83.5 mi
01h 22m
To Davenport
86.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Superior Street

    11 m · 6 sec · East Superior Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 188

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 188

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 210th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 3

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3

  6. 6

    Continue on 230th Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · 230th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  25. 25

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
80 mi · 47%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 30%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.66 mi · 4%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 4%
State Highway 3
3.35 mi · 2%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
138 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiawatha
01h 22m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Clarksville and 86.4 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

108 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

111 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

117 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

119 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 138.03 mi (222.13 km).

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#1 Clarksville

City in Iowa

Population1,333
Coordinates42.7847000, -92.6676900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Superior Street (-92.66769, 42.784675)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Davenport. The current time is 02:31:45.

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.