How far is Davenport, IA from Solon, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Solon, IA is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
60.65 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.65 mi
Kilometers
97.61 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Solon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Wilton
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Davenport
30.3 mi
00h 38m
To Solon
30.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.1 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon

    1592 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Dodge Street

    2446 ft · 53 sec · North Dodge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    91 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
46.9 mi · 77%
Highway 1 Northeast
7.46 mi · 12%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Marquette Street
1.03 mi · 2%
South Market Street
0.75 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 38m from Davenport
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Solon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Davenport and 30.4 miles from Solon.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

37 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

40 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

82 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Solon. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Solon

Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population2,771
Coordinates41.8072300, -91.4940600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Solon (-91.49406, 41.80723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.14
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.07 $16.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.65 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.30 $11.35 $22.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Solon. The current time is 20:06:34.

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.