How far is Davenport, IA from Red Oak, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Red Oak, IA is about 284 miles (457 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Red Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Red Oak.
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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
64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon
1922 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.5 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on White Pole Road
757 ft · 20 sec · White Pole Road
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Continue on West 7th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Southwest 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Continue on White Pole Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · White Pole Road
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Turn left onto 550th Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · 550th Street
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Continue on Adair Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Adair Street
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Continue on 550th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 550th Street
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Continue on M Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · M Avenue
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Continue on 110 Street
14 mi · 21 min · 110 Street
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Turn left onto West Hammond Street
2305 ft · 2 min · West Hammond Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
91 m · 15 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Reed Street
100 m · 14 sec · East Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Reed Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Red Oak.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Kimberly Road
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Red Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Red Oak?
The road trip is about 284 miles (457 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Davenport and 142.2 miles from Red Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Red Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 243.95 mi (392.6 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 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 41.0097200, -95.2255500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oak (-95.22555, 41.00972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.79 | $75.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.15 | $106.29 |
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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