How far is Davenport, IA from Kingsley, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Kingsley, IA is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m 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
327.62 mi
06h 23m
Flight
286.07 mi
460.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.07 mi
Kilometers
460.38 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.62 mi
Kilometers
527.25 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Kingsley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
11:14 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
Wellsburg
IA

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

From Davenport
163.5 mi
03h 11m
To Kingsley
164.1 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 20

    19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 110th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Knox Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Knox Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road L14

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road L14

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    144 m · 27 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    19 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
231 mi · 71%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 16%
Highway 20
19 mi · 6%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 2%
Lee Avenue
4.46 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
286.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
03h 11m from Davenport
Leave By
11:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Kingsley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Davenport and 164.1 miles from Kingsley.

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

The direct path is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 $43.59 one way or $87.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Sunny near Kingsley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 286.07 mi (460.38 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kingsley

Town in Iowa, USA

Population1,397
Coordinates42.5883200, -95.9675200
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Kingsley (-95.96752, 42.58832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.56 gal
43.76 L · about $43.59
Round trip
$87.19
23.12 gal · 87.52 L
Estimated CO2
102.7 kg one way
Round trip: 205.5 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.59 $87.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.16 $98.33
Premium $4.65 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.30 $61.31 $122.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Kingsley. The current time is 00:15:44.

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.