How far is Creston, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Creston, IA to Davenport, IA is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
247.93 mi
03h 53m
Flight
199.03 mi
320.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.03 mi
Kilometers
320.3 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.93 mi
Kilometers
399 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in Creston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creston
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creston
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
Oakland Acres
IA

City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States

From Creston
122.9 mi
01h 56m
To Davenport
125 mi
01h 56m

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
8 to 18 mph S
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 Creston and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Montgomery Street

    690 ft · 36 sec · East Montgomery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Taylor Street

    30.5 mi · 42 min · West Taylor Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-35 north: Des Moines

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    53.1 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1541 ft · 49 sec · Warren Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    2345 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Creston 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35 north
206 mi · 83%
West Taylor Street
30.5 mi · 12%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi
West Locust Street
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I-35 north

Keep slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
199 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland Acres
01h 56m from Creston
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Creston and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Creston and 125 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Creston and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland Acres

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

85 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

109 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creston and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 199.03 mi (320.3 km).

Creston

#1 Creston

City in Iowa

Population7,660
Coordinates41.0586000, -94.3613500
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Montgomery Street (-94.36135, 41.058514)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.12 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
17.5 gal · 66.24 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.21 $74.43
Premium $4.65 $40.72 $81.45
Diesel $5.30 $46.41 $92.82

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 Creston and Davenport. The current time is 21:30:51.

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.