How far is Davenport, IA from Spirit Lake, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Spirit Lake, IA is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Spirit Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Spirit Lake.
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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
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
92.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2004 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on North Street
2493 ft · 39 sec · North Street
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Continue on 360th Street
2631 ft · 41 sec · 360th Street
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 9
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right onto 230th Avenue
5.2 mi · 7 min · 230th Avenue
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Turn left onto 400th Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · 400th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 170th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 170th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
16 mi · 23 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
2648 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 9
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9
117 m · 6 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on US Highway 169
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on State Highway 9
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on 4th Avenue West
1.1 km · 59 sec · 4th Avenue West
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Continue on 430th Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · 430th Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 9
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 9
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on Highway 9
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 9
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on 150th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 150th Street
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Continue on US Highway 71
5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 71
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Continue on 18th Street
1757 ft · 54 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Hill Avenue
48 m · 5 sec · Hill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Spirit Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
92.9 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Spirit Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Spirit Lake?
The road trip is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Davenport and 166 miles from Spirit Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 $44.12 one way or $88.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Sunny near Spirit Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Spirit Lake. Straight-line distance: 265.23 mi (426.85 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 Spirit Lake
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,251 |
| Coordinates | 43.4221800, -95.1022200 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spirit Lake (-95.10222, 43.42218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.12 | $88.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.76 | $99.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.45 | $108.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.06 | $124.11 |
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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