How far is Davenport, IA from Denver, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Denver, IA is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145 mi
02h 54m
Flight
120.11 mi
193.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.11 mi
Kilometers
193.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145 mi
Kilometers
233.36 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Denver
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Davenport
72.5 mi
01h 27m
To Denver
72.6 mi
01h 27m

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 Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Raymond Road

    2097 ft · 33 sec · South Raymond Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    2510 ft · 42 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dubuque Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Dubuque Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    142 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Mullan Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Larrabee Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Larrabee Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Fayette Street

    12 m · 1 sec · West Fayette Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Fayette Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
66.1 mi · 46%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 37%
Logan Avenue
8.67 mi · 6%
Dubuque Road
5.44 mi · 4%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Franklin Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

65.7 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
01h 27m from Davenport
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Davenport and 72.6 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shueyville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Denver. Straight-line distance: 120.11 mi (193.3 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Denver

City in Iowa, US

Population1,879
Coordinates42.6713700, -92.3374000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Denver (-92.3374, 42.67137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 Denver. The current time is 03:57:42.

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.