How far is Davenport, IA from Mapleton, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Mapleton, IA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272 miles (437.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.97 mi
06h 11m
Flight
272.04 mi
437.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.04 mi
Kilometers
437.81 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.97 mi
Kilometers
484.36 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mapleton
Mon, Apr 13, 1:18 PM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Mon, Apr 13, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-13T07:07
Arrive Mapleton
Mon, Apr 13, 1:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 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
11:38 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

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
Mitchellville
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Davenport
150.2 mi
03h 05m
To Mapleton
150.8 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Urbandale, Grimes

    2133 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Urbandale Drive

    60 m · 3 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 28 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Railway Street

    2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    34.3 mi · 48 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 270th Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · 270th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · M Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 210th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 210th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1999 ft · 49 sec · East 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South 4th Street

    3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
166 mi · 55%
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
91.6 mi · 30%
Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 5%
270th Street
7.94 mi · 3%
M Avenue
4.53 mi · 2%
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Continue straight

98 mi · 01h 46m

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
272 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchellville
03h 05m from Davenport
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mapleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Davenport and 150.8 miles from Mapleton.

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

The direct path is about 272 miles (437.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 $40.05 one way or $80.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mapleton.

Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

78 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

107 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

108 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 272.04 mi (437.81 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Mapleton

City in Monona County, Iowa, United States

Population1,147
Coordinates42.1658200, -95.7930600
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Mapleton (-95.79306, 42.16582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $40.05
Round trip
$80.10
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.05 $80.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.17 $90.33
Premium $4.65 $49.43 $98.85
Diesel $5.30 $56.33 $112.66

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Mapleton. The current time is 07:07:17.

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.