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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Quick Snapshot
Road
332.35 mi
06h 36m
Flight
282.45 mi
454.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.45 mi
Kilometers
454.56 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.35 mi
Kilometers
534.86 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcus
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Wed, May 13, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Marcus
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 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
10:48 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
165.8 mi
03h 18m
To Marcus
166.5 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW

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.

  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

    159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on V Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 530th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  20. 20

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  22. 22

    Continue on 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ames Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Cedar Street

    2229 ft · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
230 mi · 69%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 16%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 3
8.82 mi · 3%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
490th Street
5.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
03h 18m from Davenport
Leave By
10:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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 Marcus

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,055
Coordinates42.8258200, -95.8075100
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Marcus (-95.80751, 42.82582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.39 L · about $44.23
Round trip
$88.47
23.46 gal · 88.78 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Marcus. The current time is 20:13:42.

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.