How far is Davenport, IA from Riverside, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Riverside, IA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.66 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.02 mi
83.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.02 mi
Kilometers
83.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.8 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T05:40
Arrive Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Muscatine
IA

City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa

From Davenport
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Riverside
28.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue on Ijem Avenue

    1096 ft · 19 sec · Ijem Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 22

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hickory Street

    2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 1st Street

    1567 ft · 28 sec · East 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Washburn Street

    33 m · 5 sec · North Washburn Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washburn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
140th Street
20.3 mi · 35%
State Highway 22
18.8 mi · 33%
Highway 22
7.39 mi · 13%
West River Drive
5.5 mi · 10%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4.04 mi · 7%
East Hickory Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

140th Street

Continue on 140th Street

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscatine
00h 38m from Davenport
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Muscatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Davenport and 28.9 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Muscatine

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

40 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

42 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

66 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 52.02 mi (83.72 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Riverside

City in Washington County, Iowa, USA

Population1,021
Coordinates41.4797400, -91.5812800
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Riverside (-91.58128, 41.47974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Riverside. The current time is 05:40:24.

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.