How far is Davenport, IA from Marcus, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Marcus, IA is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Marcus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Marcus.
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Start on West 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Take the ramp right
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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Continue on 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on V Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Turn right onto Ames Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
2229 ft · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Marcus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
159 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Marcus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Marcus?
The road trip is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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 165.8 miles from Davenport and 166.5 miles from Marcus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 $44.23 one way or $88.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Marcus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Marcus. Straight-line distance: 282.45 mi (454.56 km).
#1 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marcus
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 42.8258200, -95.8075100 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marcus (-95.80751, 42.82582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $44.23 | $88.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.59 | $109.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.22 | $124.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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