How far is Davenport, IA from Oskaloosa, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Oskaloosa, IA is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
123.84 mi
02h 49m
Flight
108.24 mi
174.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.24 mi
Kilometers
174.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.84 mi
Kilometers
199.3 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oskaloosa
Wed, Jun 3, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Wed, Jun 3, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-06-03T03:00
Arrive Oskaloosa
Wed, Jun 3, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Ainsworth
IA

Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America

From Davenport
61.8 mi
01h 24m
To Oskaloosa
62.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Drive

    5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th Street

    20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction

    1647 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 92

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1577 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1579 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    701 ft · 11 sec · 220th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road G36

    8.5 mi · 12 min · County Road G36

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 92

    24.7 mi · 36 min · State Highway 92

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on IA-92

    13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92

  20. 20

    Continue on A Avenue East

    1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 92
41.7 mi · 34%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 16%
IA-92
13.8 mi · 11%
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi · 9%
East Jackson Street
8.96 mi · 7%
County Road G36
8.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 92

Continue on State Highway 92

24.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ainsworth
01h 24m from Davenport
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Oskaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Ainsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Davenport and 62.1 miles from Oskaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Sunny near Oskaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Ainsworth

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

35 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

66 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

76 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

78 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Oskaloosa. Straight-line distance: 108.24 mi (174.19 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Oskaloosa

City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

Population11,803
Coordinates41.2963900, -92.6443600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Oskaloosa (-92.64436, 41.29639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Oskaloosa. The current time is 03:00:53.

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.