How far is Davenport, IA from Orange City, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Orange City, IA is about 361 miles (581 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Orange City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Orange City.
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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
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Continue on Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
25 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Continue on 8th Street Southeast
1307 ft · 38 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Albany Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
131 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Orange City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Orange City?
The road trip is about 361 miles (581 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.2 miles from Davenport and 180.8 miles from Orange City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 298.33 mi (480.11 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 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 6,182 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072100, -96.0583500 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange City (-96.05835, 43.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $48.04 | $96.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.18 | $108.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.57 | $135.15 |
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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