How far is Davenport, IA from Hartley, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Hartley, IA is about 344.1 miles (553.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
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 Hartley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Hartley.
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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 left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
147.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
1974 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto 360th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 32nd Avenue West
1341 ft · 33 sec · 32nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on County Road B24
1 mi · 1 min · County Road B24
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Turn right onto 180th Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · 180th Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
12.5 mi · 18 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1779 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
8 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Hartley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
148 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Hartley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Hartley?
The road trip is about 344.1 miles (553.7 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Steamboat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Davenport and 172.3 miles from Hartley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275 miles (442.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.78 one way or $91.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Hartley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Hartley. Straight-line distance: 275.04 mi (442.64 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 Hartley
Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 43.1799700, -95.4769500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartley (-95.47695, 43.17997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.78 | $91.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.50 | $113.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.39 | $128.78 |
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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