How far is Davenport, IA from Elkader, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Elkader, IA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Elkader.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Elkader.
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Start on West 4th Street
73 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Ripley Street
124 m · 16 sec · Ripley Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1215 ft · 53 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brady Street
65.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Brady Street
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dodge Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dodge Street
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Turn right onto John F Kennedy Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · John F Kennedy Road
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Continue on John F Kennedy Road
129 m · 9 sec · John F Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Clay Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clay Hill Road
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Continue on Access Road
745 ft · 20 sec · Access Road
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Turn left
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street East
1363 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Andres Street
12 mi · 16 min · North Andres Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
117 m · 13 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Garber Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road
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Turn right onto Kale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 128
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto East Bridge Street
1 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
9 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Elkader.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Brady Street
Turn left onto Brady Street
65.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Elkader.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Elkader?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Dubuque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Davenport and 65.9 miles from Elkader.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Sunny near Elkader.
Stop Ideas Near Dubuque
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 Dubuque.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Elkader. Straight-line distance: 101.21 mi (162.88 km).
#1 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkader (-91.40542, 42.85387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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