How far is Davenport, IA from Ottumwa, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Ottumwa, IA is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
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 Washington County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Ottumwa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Ottumwa.
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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
11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
1647 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left
2041 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
20.3 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right
2853 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit right
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Roemer Avenue
1185 ft · 24 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
826 ft · 22 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Fourth Street
1605 ft · 38 sec · East Fourth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Fourth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Ottumwa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 53m
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 near Ottumwa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Ottumwa?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Crawfordsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Davenport and 67 miles from Ottumwa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ottumwa.
Stop Ideas Near Crawfordsville
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 Crawfordsville.
Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Ottumwa. Straight-line distance: 101.38 mi (163.15 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 Ottumwa
City in Iowa
| Population | 24,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0200100, -92.4113000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottumwa (-92.4113, 41.02001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 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 40m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.07 | $40.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
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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