How far is Davenport, IA from Mount Vernon, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Mount Vernon, IA is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Mount Vernon.
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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
30.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty
1383 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn straight onto Green Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
9 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
1779 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
1778 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
2046 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
70 m · 9 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn right
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Mount Vernon.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Davenport and 33.6 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Atalissa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atalissa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 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 Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa
| Population | 4,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.9219500, -91.4168400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-91.41684, 41.92195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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