How far is Davenport, IA from Mechanicsville, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Mechanicsville, IA is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.2 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.72 mi
70.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.72 mi
Kilometers
70.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.2 mi
Kilometers
92.05 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mechanicsville
Sun, May 31, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, May 31, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-30T23:41
Arrive Mechanicsville
Sun, May 31, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wilton
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Davenport
28.6 mi
00h 37m
To Mechanicsville
28.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.9 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty

    1383 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Green Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 160th Street

    2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fox Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Madison Street

    1004 ft · 22 sec · South Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    989 ft · 22 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South John Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South John Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South John Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
33.8 mi · 59%
Garfield Avenue
10.9 mi · 19%
Fox Avenue
2.97 mi · 5%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Harding Avenue
1.65 mi · 3%
Green Road
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

30.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 37m from Davenport
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Davenport and Partly Sunny near Mechanicsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Davenport and 28.6 miles from Mechanicsville.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Davenport and Partly Sunny near Mechanicsville.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

37 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

40 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

82 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Mechanicsville. Straight-line distance: 43.72 mi (70.36 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 Mechanicsville

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

Population1,116
Coordinates41.9044600, -91.2546100
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Mechanicsville (-91.25461, 41.90446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Mechanicsville. The current time is 23:41:10.

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.