How far is Davenport, IA from Roland, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Roland, IA is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Roland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Roland.
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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
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 151 South, US 218 North: Tama
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
52.2 mi · 1 hr · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65: Des Moines, Iowa Falls
2139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 700th Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · 700th Avenue
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Turn left onto 190th Street
9.9 mi · 14 min · 190th Street
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Turn right onto 600th Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · 600th Avenue
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Continue on South Cottonwood Street
2329 ft · 48 sec · South Cottonwood Street
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Roland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
52.2 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Roland?
The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Newhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Davenport and 91.4 miles from Roland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roland.
Stop Ideas Near Newhall
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 Newhall.
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Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Roland. Straight-line distance: 156.92 mi (252.54 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 Roland
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 42.1663700, -93.5018800 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roland (-93.50188, 42.16637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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