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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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.04 mi
06h 54m
Flight
275.04 mi
442.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.04 mi
Kilometers
442.64 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.04 mi
Kilometers
553.68 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T04:20
Arrive Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:55 PM to 2:25 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Steamboat Rock
IA

Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

From Davenport
171.7 mi
03h 27m
To Hartley
172.3 mi
03h 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
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

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.

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    147.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake

    1974 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    45.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 360th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 360th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 200th Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · 200th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 32nd Avenue West

    1341 ft · 33 sec · 32nd Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road B24

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road B24

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 180th Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 180th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    12.5 mi · 18 min · 320th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1779 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast

    8 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
218 mi · 64%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 16%
320th Street
12.5 mi · 4%
180th Avenue
2.84 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
1.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
275 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steamboat Rock
03h 27m from Davenport
Leave By
10:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Hartley

Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,556
Coordinates43.1799700, -95.4769500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Hartley (-95.47695, 43.17997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.96 L · about $45.78
Round trip
$91.56
24.28 gal · 91.92 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Hartley. The current time is 04:20:20.

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.