How far is Davenport, IA from Postville, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Postville, IA is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.32 mi
03h 17m
Flight
119.14 mi
191.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.14 mi
Kilometers
191.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.32 mi
Kilometers
235.48 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Postville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-23T09:02
Arrive Postville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dubuque
IA

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

From Davenport
73.1 mi
01h 38m
To Postville
73.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    73 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ripley Street

    124 m · 16 sec · Ripley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1215 ft · 53 sec · West 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brady Street

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Brady Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dodge Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dodge Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto John F Kennedy Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · John F Kennedy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on John F Kennedy Road

    129 m · 9 sec · John F Kennedy Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clay Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Clay Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Access Road

    745 ft · 20 sec · Access Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street East

    1363 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street East

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Andres Street

    12 mi · 16 min · North Andres Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South 5th Street

    117 m · 13 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Garber Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kale Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Lawler Street

    761 ft · 13 sec · South Lawler Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brady Street
69.5 mi · 48%
North Andres Street
12 mi · 8%
Garber Road
4.73 mi · 3%
Access Road
4.56 mi · 3%
John F Kennedy Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Dodge Street
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brady Street

Turn left onto Brady Street

65.8 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubuque
01h 38m from Davenport
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Postville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dubuque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Davenport and 73.2 miles from Postville.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Postville.

Stop Ideas Near Dubuque

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

109 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

111 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

117 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Postville. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.74 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Postville

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population2,033
Coordinates43.0847000, -91.5682000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Postville (-91.5682, 43.0847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Postville. The current time is 09:02:18.

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.