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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.57 mi
01h 28m
Flight
58.45 mi
94.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.57 mi
Kilometers
103.92 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T09:50
Arrive Kalona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Muscatine
IA

City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa

From Davenport
32.2 mi
00h 44m
To Kalona
32.4 mi
00h 44m

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
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

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

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.

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue on Ijem Avenue

    1096 ft · 19 sec · Ijem Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 22

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hickory Street

    2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 22

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22

  15. 15

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1014 ft · 50 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto B Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · B Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
24 mi · 37%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 31%
Highway 22
7.39 mi · 11%
West River Drive
5.5 mi · 9%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4.04 mi · 6%
East Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscatine
00h 44m from Davenport
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

40 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

42 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

66 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Kalona. Straight-line distance: 58.45 mi (94.07 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Kalona

Town in the U.

Population2,560
Coordinates41.4830700, -91.7060000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Kalona (-91.706, 41.48307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Kalona. The current time is 09:50:58.

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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.