How far is Davenport, IA from Carroll, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Carroll, IA is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.68 mi
04h 56m
Flight
224.08 mi
360.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.08 mi
Kilometers
360.62 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.68 mi
Kilometers
392.16 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carroll
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Wed, May 13, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Carroll
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tama
IA

City in Tokyo, Japan

From Davenport
121.6 mi
02h 28m
To Carroll
122.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 220th Street

    43.6 mi · 58 min · 220th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road N33

    10.3 mi · 14 min · County Road N33

  14. 14

    Continue on US 30

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US 30

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 32%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 22%
220th Street
43.6 mi · 18%
US 30 West
33.7 mi · 14%
Avenue of the Saints
16 mi · 7%
County Road N33
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Highway

78.3 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
224.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tama
02h 28m from Davenport
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Davenport and 122.1 miles from Carroll.

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

The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tama

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

106 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Carroll. Straight-line distance: 224.08 mi (360.62 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Carroll

City in Carroll County, Iowa, United States

Population9,694
Coordinates42.0658200, -94.8669300
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Carroll (-94.86693, 42.06582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.55 L · about $32.43
Round trip
$64.86
17.2 gal · 65.1 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.43 $64.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.58 $73.15
Premium $4.65 $40.02 $80.05
Diesel $5.30 $45.61 $91.23

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Carroll. The current time is 19:26:20.

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.