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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
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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.
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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
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
1606 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1353 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto D Street
1275 ft · 48 sec · D Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
157 m · 23 sec · 4th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Kimberly Road
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102 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Sergeant Bluff. Straight-line distance: 303.1 mi (487.79 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 Sergeant Bluff
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.4038800, -96.3586400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sergeant Bluff (-96.35864, 42.40388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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