How far is Davenport, IA from Le Mars, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Le Mars, IA is about 353.2 miles (568.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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
353.21 mi
06h 58m
Flight
299.3 mi
481.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.3 mi
Kilometers
481.67 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.21 mi
Kilometers
568.43 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Mars
Fri, Apr 17, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-16T23:10
Arrive Le Mars
Fri, Apr 17, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
10:02 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
Owasa
IA

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

From Davenport
176.3 mi
03h 29m
To Le Mars
176.9 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Le Mars.

  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

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Shamrock Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 140

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 140

  18. 18

    Turn left onto C38

    2 mi · 3 min · C38

  19. 19

    Continue on 210th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 210th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on C38

    1 mi · 1 min · C38

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road K64

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road K64

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    617 ft · 18 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1719 ft · 59 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
231 mi · 65%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 15%
Highway 20
19 mi · 5%
State Highway 140
11 mi · 3%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 2%
Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 2%
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 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
299.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owasa
03h 29m from Davenport
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Davenport and Sunny near Le Mars.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Le Mars?

The road trip is about 353.2 miles (568.4 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?

Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Davenport and 176.9 miles from Le Mars.

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

The direct path is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 $46.99 one way or $93.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Davenport and Sunny near Le Mars.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Le Mars. Straight-line distance: 299.3 mi (481.67 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Le Mars

#2 Le Mars

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,195
Coordinates42.7941600, -96.1655800
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Le Mars (-96.16558, 42.79416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.46 gal
47.18 L · about $46.99
Round trip
$93.97
24.92 gal · 94.36 L
Estimated CO2
110.7 kg one way
Round trip: 221.5 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.99 $93.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.99 $105.98
Premium $4.65 $57.99 $115.98
Diesel $5.30 $66.09 $132.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Le Mars. The current time is 23:10:29.

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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.