How far is Davenport, IA from Arnolds Park, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Hardin 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 Arnolds Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Arnolds Park.
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Start on West 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Take the ramp right
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
147.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
1974 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2694 ft · 1 min · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 54 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 41 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
119 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
2264 ft · 47 sec · 1st Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 8th Street
117 m · 15 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Highway Boulevard
15.4 mi · 23 min · Highway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Linden Drive
535 ft · 22 sec · Linden Drive
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Turn left onto Iowa Street
792 ft · 37 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn right onto Kruse Beach
38 m · 6 sec · Kruse Beach
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kruse Beach
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Arnolds Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
148 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Chance Rain Showers near Arnolds Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Arnolds Park?
The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Steamboat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Davenport and 171.3 miles from Arnolds Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Chance Rain Showers near Arnolds Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Arnolds Park. Straight-line distance: 264.6 mi (425.84 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 Arnolds Park
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,354 |
| Coordinates | 43.3727400, -95.1238800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnolds Park (-95.12388, 43.37274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.55 | $91.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.38 | $102.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.22 | $112.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.07 | $128.14 |
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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