How far is Davenport, IA from Hawarden, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Hawarden, IA is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m 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 07h 38m.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Hawarden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Hawarden.
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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
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
39.6 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Le Mars
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto County Road C80
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road C80
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At the end of the road, turn right onto K 22
2456 ft · 38 sec · K 22
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Continue on County Road K22
15 mi · 21 min · County Road K22
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on County Road K22
7 mi · 10 min · County Road K22
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Continue on Dipper Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · Dipper Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · 450th Street
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Continue on 10th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Hawarden.
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
160 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hawarden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Hawarden?
The road trip is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.8 miles from Davenport and 192.4 miles from Hawarden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 $51.13 one way or $102.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hawarden.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Hawarden. Straight-line distance: 318.68 mi (512.86 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 Hawarden
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.9958200, -96.4853100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawarden (-96.48531, 42.99582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 618 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $51.13 | $102.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.67 | $115.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.11 | $126.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.92 | $143.84 |
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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