How far is Davenport, IA from Kalona, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Kalona, IA is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Kalona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Kalona.
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Start on West 4th Street
2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto West River Drive
5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive
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Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Ijem Avenue
1096 ft · 19 sec · Ijem Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Highway 22
7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Hickory Street
2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1014 ft · 50 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · B Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Kalona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Kalona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Kalona?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Muscatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Davenport and 32.4 miles from Kalona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Kalona.
Stop Ideas Near Muscatine
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 Muscatine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Kalona. Straight-line distance: 58.45 mi (94.07 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 Kalona
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 41.4830700, -91.7060000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kalona (-91.706, 41.48307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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