How far is Davenport, IA from Sibley, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Sibley, IA is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
371.63 mi
07h 31m
Flight
293.79 mi
472.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.79 mi
Kilometers
472.81 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.63 mi
Kilometers
598.08 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sibley
Wed, May 13, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Wed, May 13, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-12T22:09
Arrive Sibley
Wed, May 13, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 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
8:56 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
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Davenport
185.5 mi
03h 45m
To Sibley
186.1 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    3219 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on V Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 530th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3

  20. 20

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 470th Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Rerick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rerick Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    15 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 170th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 5th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1779 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
230 mi · 62%
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 15%
Roosevelt Avenue
15 mi · 4%
Silver Avenue
13.2 mi · 4%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 2%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

159 mi · 03h 04m

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
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
293.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
03h 45m from Davenport
Leave By
8:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sibley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Davenport and 186.1 miles from Sibley.

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

The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 $49.44 one way or $98.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sibley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Sibley. Straight-line distance: 293.79 mi (472.81 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Sibley

City in Iowa

Population2,586
Coordinates43.3991400, -95.7519600
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Sibley (-95.75196, 43.39914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.11 gal
49.64 L · about $49.44
Round trip
$98.88
26.22 gal · 99.28 L
Estimated CO2
116.5 kg one way
Round trip: 233 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.44 $98.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.76 $111.51
Premium $4.65 $61.01 $122.03
Diesel $5.30 $69.54 $139.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Sibley. The current time is 22:09:36.

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.