How far is Davenport, IA from Sergeant Bluff, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA is about 357 miles (574.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.96 mi
06h 34m
Flight
303.1 mi
487.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.1 mi
Kilometers
487.79 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.96 mi
Kilometers
574.47 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sergeant Bluff
Thu, Apr 30, 1:59 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Thu, Apr 30, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-29T19:24
Arrive Sergeant Bluff
Thu, Apr 30, 1:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Waukee
IA

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

From Davenport
178.1 mi
03h 17m
To Sergeant Bluff
178.8 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Sergeant Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marquette Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport

    1606 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1353 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto D Street

    1275 ft · 48 sec · D Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    157 m · 23 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
170 mi · 48%
I 80 West
95.5 mi · 27%
I 29 North
69.7 mi · 20%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 5%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Marquette Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
303.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukee
03h 17m from Davenport
Leave By
10:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Davenport and Partly Cloudy near Sergeant Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Sergeant Bluff?

The road trip is about 357 miles (574.5 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Davenport and 178.8 miles from Sergeant Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.51 one way or $95.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Davenport and Partly Cloudy near Sergeant Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Waukee

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

65 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

73 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Sergeant Bluff. Straight-line distance: 303.1 mi (487.79 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Sergeant Bluff

#2 Sergeant Bluff

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Population5,119
Coordinates42.4038800, -96.3586400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Sergeant Bluff (-96.35864, 42.40388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.6 gal
47.68 L · about $47.51
Round trip
$95.03
25.2 gal · 95.36 L
Estimated CO2
112 kg one way
Round trip: 224 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.51 $95.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.59 $107.18
Premium $4.65 $58.64 $117.28
Diesel $5.30 $66.83 $133.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Sergeant Bluff. The current time is 19:24:44.

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.