How far is Davenport, IA from Clarksville, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Clarksville, IA is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Clarksville.
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Start on West 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Take the ramp right
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2013 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto 230th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 230th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 188
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 188
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Superior Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Clarksville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
70.8 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Davenport and 83 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiawatha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 138.03 mi (222.13 km).
#1 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 42.7847000, -92.6676900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-92.66769, 42.7847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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