How far is Davenport, IA from Newton, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Newton, IA is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.41 mi
02h 34m
Flight
128.19 mi
206.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.19 mi
Kilometers
206.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.41 mi
Kilometers
214.7 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sun, Apr 26, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, Apr 26, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-25T23:48
Arrive Newton
Sun, Apr 26, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Oxford
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

From Davenport
66.5 mi
01h 17m
To Newton
66.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Iowa Speedway Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Iowa Speedway Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 13th Avenue East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 13th Avenue East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 12th Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 12th Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    2554 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
125 mi · 94%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 2%
South 13th Avenue East
1.5 mi · 1%
Marquette Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East 12th Street South
0.75 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

64.9 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 17m from Davenport
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Davenport and 66.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

94 mi away
210 West Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

103 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

106 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Newton. Straight-line distance: 128.19 mi (206.3 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Newton

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States

Population15,127
Coordinates41.6997100, -93.0479800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Newton (-93.04798, 41.69971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Newton. The current time is 23:48:57.

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.