How far is Cresco, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Cresco, IA to Davenport, IA is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresco and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresco and Davenport.
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Start on 8th Avenue East
1678 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 3rd Street West
3257 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street West
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Continue on 3rd Street Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on Willow Avenue
9.9 mi · 14 min · Willow Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
2539 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 24
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Turn left onto County Highway V56
133 m · 9 sec · County Highway V56
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Continue on Union Avenue
11.1 mi · 15 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Viking Avenue
13.3 mi · 18 min · Viking Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto Y Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1375 ft · 33 sec · North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Turn left onto 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 28 sec · Fairbank Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street South
1337 ft · 46 sec · Walnut Street South
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
54.4 mi · 1 hr · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 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 Cresco and Davenport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
54.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cresco 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 Cresco to Davenport?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Cresco and 95.3 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cresco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cresco and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 150.36 mi (241.98 km).
#1 Cresco
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813600, -92.1140500 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
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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