How far is Davenport, IA from Monticello, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Monticello, IA is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.9 mi
01h 47m
Flight
58.49 mi
94.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.49 mi
Kilometers
94.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.9 mi
Kilometers
125.36 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T03:06
Arrive Monticello
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Maquoketa
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Davenport
39 mi
00h 54m
To Monticello
39 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    73 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ripley Street

    124 m · 16 sec · Ripley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1215 ft · 53 sec · West 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brady Street

    39.9 mi · 50 min · Brady Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1910 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Platt Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · West Platt Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 64

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64

  8. 8

    Continue on Railroad Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 64

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64

  10. 10

    Continue on Isabel Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Isabel Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 64

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 38

    13.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 38

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2345 ft · 42 sec · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1451 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    846 ft · 16 sec · East 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Maple Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brady Street
40.2 mi · 52%
State Highway 64
19.4 mi · 25%
State Highway 38
13.3 mi · 17%
Railroad Street
2.42 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.96 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brady Street

Turn left onto Brady Street

39.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maquoketa
00h 54m from Davenport
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Maquoketa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Davenport and 39 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Maquoketa

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

62 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

63 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

70 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

110 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 58.49 mi (94.13 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Monticello

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates42.2383400, -91.1870900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Monticello (-91.18709, 42.23834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Monticello. The current time is 03:06:59.

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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.