How far is Davenport, IA from Dallas Center, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Dallas Center, IA is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
183.42 mi
03h 33m
Flight
175.15 mi
281.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.15 mi
Kilometers
281.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.42 mi
Kilometers
295.19 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas Center
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Dallas Center
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Victor
IA

Town in Iowa, United States

From Davenport
91.5 mi
01h 46m
To Dallas Center
92 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Dallas Center.

  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

    98 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Urbandale, Grimes

    2133 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Urbandale Drive

    60 m · 3 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 19th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Southeast 19th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South James Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South James Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 240th Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · 240th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sugar Grove Avenue

    2990 ft · 1 min · Sugar Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1411 ft · 55 sec · 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
166 mi · 90%
240th Street
5.36 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
2.7 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
1.53 mi · 1%
South James Street
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Continue straight

98 mi · 01h 46m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 46m from Davenport
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dallas Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Dallas Center?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Davenport and 92 miles from Dallas Center.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Dallas Center.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

80 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

105 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Dallas Center. Straight-line distance: 175.15 mi (281.87 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Dallas Center

#2 Dallas Center

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,822
Coordinates41.6844300, -93.9610600
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Dallas Center (-93.96106, 41.68443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Dallas Center. The current time is 06:39:36.

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.