How far is Davenport, IA from Keokuk, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Keokuk, IA is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.02 mi
02h 22m
Flight
88.49 mi
142.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.49 mi
Kilometers
142.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.94 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keokuk
Thu, May 21, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Fri, May 22, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-21T20:02
Arrive Keokuk
Thu, May 21, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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

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
Morning Sun
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

From Davenport
59 mi
01h 11m
To Keokuk
59 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Keokuk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Keokuk.

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    18 mi · 20 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on James L Hodges Avenue

    27.6 mi · 34 min · James L Hodges Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 71st Street

    5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 61

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61

  10. 10

    Continue on 71st Street

    708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 354th Avenue

    28 mi · 33 min · 354th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Keokuk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
354th Avenue
28 mi · 24%
James L Hodges Avenue
27.6 mi · 23%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 17%
Grandview Avenue
18 mi · 15%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.16 mi · 6%
71st Street
5.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

354th Avenue

Continue on 354th Avenue

28 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morning Sun
01h 11m from Davenport
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Davenport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Keokuk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Keokuk?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Morning Sun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Davenport and 59 miles from Keokuk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Davenport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Keokuk.

Stop Ideas Near Morning Sun

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

28 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

53 mi away
1601 20th Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

74 mi away
304 West River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Keokuk. Straight-line distance: 88.49 mi (142.41 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Keokuk

City in Iowa, USA

Population10,090
Coordinates40.3972700, -91.3848700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Keokuk (-91.38487, 40.39727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Keokuk. The current time is 20:02:30.

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.