How far is Davenport, IA from Albia, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Albia, IA is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Albia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Albia.
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Start on West 4th Street
2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto West River Drive
5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive
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Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
1647 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left
2041 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
20.3 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right
2853 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit right
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Benton Avenue East
1.1 km · 1 min · Benton Avenue East
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
52 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Albia.
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
46.2 mi · 00h 53m
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 Likely leaving Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Albia?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Olds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Davenport and 78.1 miles from Albia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albia.
Stop Ideas Near Olds
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olds.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Albia. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.22 km).
#1 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albia
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.0266700, -92.8057500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albia (-92.80575, 41.02667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
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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