How far is Davenport, IA from Burlington, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Burlington, IA is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.94 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.77 mi
91.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.77 mi
Kilometers
91.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.94 mi
Kilometers
128.65 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, Apr 12, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, Apr 12, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-12T07:31
Arrive Burlington
Sun, Apr 12, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Letts
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

From Davenport
40 mi
00h 48m
To Burlington
40 mi
00h 48m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Drive

    5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th Street

    20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    18 mi · 20 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on James L Hodges Avenue

    25.3 mi · 30 min · James L Hodges Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunnyside Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Osborn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Osborn Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    2288 ft · 50 sec · North Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James L Hodges Avenue
25.3 mi · 32%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 25%
Grandview Avenue
18 mi · 22%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.16 mi · 9%
West River Drive
5.5 mi · 7%
Sunnyside Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James L Hodges Avenue

Continue on James L Hodges Avenue

25.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Letts
00h 48m from Davenport
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Letts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Davenport and 40 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Letts

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

48 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

59 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Burlington

59 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

61 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 56.77 mi (91.37 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Burlington

City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States

Population24,516
Coordinates40.8075400, -91.1129200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Burlington (-91.11292, 40.80754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 Burlington. The current time is 07:31:08.

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.