How far is Davenport, IA from Fairfield, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Fairfield, IA is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.12 mi
02h 16m
Flight
80.25 mi
129.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.25 mi
Kilometers
129.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.12 mi
Kilometers
172.39 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-16T07:04
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Columbus Junction
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

From Davenport
53.5 mi
01h 08m
To Fairfield
53.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Drive

    5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th Street

    20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction

    1647 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 92

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    2041 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2853 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 Business West

    3006 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Burlington Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Burlington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North B Street

    719 ft · 25 sec · North B Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Briggs Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Briggs Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Briggs Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
40.7 mi · 38%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 19%
State Highway 92
17.3 mi · 16%
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi · 11%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.16 mi · 7%
West River Drive
5.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

140th Street

Continue on 140th Street

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus Junction
01h 08m from Davenport
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Davenport and Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Columbus Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Davenport and 53.6 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Davenport and Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus Junction

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

38 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

71 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

72 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 80.25 mi (129.15 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Fairfield

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,500
Coordinates41.0086300, -91.9626700
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Fairfield (-91.96267, 41.00863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Fairfield. The current time is 07:04:30.

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.