How far is Davenport, IA from Bridgeport, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Bridgeport, IA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.66 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.18 mi
63.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.66 mi
Kilometers
68.65 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
De Witt
IA

Township of Iowa

From Davenport
21.3 mi
00h 28m
To Bridgeport
21.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    73 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ripley Street

    124 m · 16 sec · Ripley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1215 ft · 53 sec · West 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brady Street

    37.5 mi · 47 min · Brady Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street

    2581 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 200th Avenue

    2852 ft · 59 sec · 200th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Platt Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Platt Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ansel Briggs Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ansel Briggs Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 233rd Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · 233rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 233rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brady Street
37.5 mi · 88%
Ansel Briggs Highway
1.82 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.51 mi · 4%
East Platt Street
0.93 mi · 2%
200th Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
West 5th Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brady Street

Turn left onto Brady Street

37.5 mi · 00h 47m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Witt
00h 28m from Davenport
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

De Witt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Davenport and 21.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near De Witt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Witt, 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 De Witt.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

34 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

35 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

41 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

82 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 39.18 mi (63.05 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,728
Coordinates42.0894600, -90.6270800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Bridgeport (-90.62708, 42.08946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:54:28.

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.