How far is Davenport, IA from New London, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to New London, IA is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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 Louisa County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and New London.
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Start on West 4th Street
2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto West River Drive
5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive
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Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
18 mi · 20 min · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on James L Hodges Avenue
7 mi · 8 min · James L Hodges Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 78
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 78
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Turn left onto Racine Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
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Continue on Spearman Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · Spearman Street
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Continue on Racine Avenue
8.7 mi · 15 min · Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
1937 ft · 53 sec · East Madison Street
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
134 m · 14 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
86 m · 18 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
43 m · 8 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 New London.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
140th Street
Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to New London?
The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 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?
Letts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Davenport and 40.6 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Letts
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 Letts.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and New London. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 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 New London
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.9269800, -91.3996000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-91.3996, 40.92698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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