How far is Davenport, IA from Atkins, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Atkins, IA is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.5 mi
01h 48m
Flight
73.84 mi
118.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.84 mi
Kilometers
118.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.5 mi
Kilometers
142.43 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkins
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-17T10:32
Arrive Atkins
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
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
West Branch
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Davenport
44.2 mi
00h 54m
To Atkins
44.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marquette Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    51 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    3219 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    16 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 151 South, US 218 North: Tama

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 33rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 33rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Ridge Road

    2156 ft · 45 sec · Park Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1560 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Atkins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 61%
Avenue of the Saints
16 mi · 18%
US 30 West
10.3 mi · 12%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 3%
33rd Avenue
1.97 mi · 2%
Marquette Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

51 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
00h 54m from Davenport
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Davenport and 44.3 miles from Atkins.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkins.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

66 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

69 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

74 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

80 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Atkins. Straight-line distance: 73.84 mi (118.83 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Atkins

#2 Atkins

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

Population1,978
Coordinates41.9969400, -91.8621300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Atkins (-91.86213, 41.99694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.53
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.77 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $4.65 $14.52 $29.04
Diesel $5.30 $16.55 $33.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Atkins. The current time is 10:32:54.

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.