How far is Davenport, IA from Tripoli, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Tripoli, IA is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Tripoli.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Tripoli.
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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
65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto South Raymond Road
2097 ft · 33 sec · South Raymond Road
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lafayette Road
49 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on South Raymond Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Raymond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Raymond Road
35 m · 2 sec · North Raymond Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Raymond Road
10 mi · 16 min · North Raymond Road
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Continue on Reed Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Reed Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto Piedmont Avenue
5.8 mi · 8 min · Piedmont Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Tripoli.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
65.7 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Chance Rain Showers near Tripoli.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Tripoli?
The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Davenport and 76.2 miles from Tripoli.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Chance Rain Showers near Tripoli.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Tripoli. Straight-line distance: 123.62 mi (198.95 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 Tripoli
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,375 |
| Coordinates | 42.8080400, -92.2582300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tripoli (-92.25823, 42.80804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
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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