How far is Davenport, IA from Belle Plaine, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Belle Plaine, IA is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.37 mi
02h 10m
Flight
91.43 mi
147.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.43 mi
Kilometers
147.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.37 mi
Kilometers
166.35 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Plaine
Sun, Apr 12, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, Apr 12, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-12T07:34
Arrive Belle Plaine
Sun, Apr 12, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Iowa City
IA

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

From Davenport
51.6 mi
01h 05m
To Belle Plaine
51.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Belle Plaine.

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, CR W21 South: Amana Colonies

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto U Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · U Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2692 ft · 50 sec · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West South Street

    1321 ft · 22 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 212th Boulevard

    11.2 mi · 17 min · 212th Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21

  15. 15

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
68.4 mi · 66%
212th Boulevard
11.2 mi · 11%
U Avenue
5.48 mi · 5%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 2%
11th Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
State Highway 21
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

64.9 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iowa City
01h 05m from Davenport
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Rain Showers Likely near Belle Plaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Belle Plaine?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Iowa City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Davenport and 51.8 miles from Belle Plaine.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Rain Showers Likely near Belle Plaine.

Stop Ideas Near Iowa City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iowa City, 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 Iowa City.

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

77 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

81 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

83 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

88 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 91.43 mi (147.14 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Belle Plaine

#2 Belle Plaine

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,417
Coordinates41.8969400, -92.2782400
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Belle Plaine (-92.27824, 41.89694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Belle Plaine. The current time is 07:34:22.

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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.