How far is Davenport, IA from Walford, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Walford, IA is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
82.04 mi
01h 41m
Flight
69.32 mi
111.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.32 mi
Kilometers
111.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.04 mi
Kilometers
132.03 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walford
Sun, May 31, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sun, May 31, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-31T08:01
Arrive Walford
Sun, May 31, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Branch
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Davenport
40.9 mi
00h 50m
To Walford
41.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward The Eastern Iowa Airport, Ely

    1846 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wright Brothers Boulevard Southwest

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wright Brothers Boulevard Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Wright Brothers Boulevard West

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Wright Brothers Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Amana Road Southwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Amana Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68

    634 ft · 13 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68

  15. 15

    Turn right onto B Avenue West

    113 m · 16 sec · B Avenue West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
53.9 mi · 66%
Avenue of the Saints
13.1 mi · 16%
Wright Brothers Boulevard West
5.49 mi · 7%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 3%
Wright Brothers Boulevard Southwest
2.1 mi · 3%
Amana Road Southwest
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

51 mi · 00h 56m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
00h 50m from Davenport
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Walford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Davenport and 41.1 miles from Walford.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

66 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

69 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

74 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

80 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Walford. Straight-line distance: 69.32 mi (111.56 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Walford

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,436
Coordinates41.8783400, -91.8346200
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Walford (-91.83462, 41.87834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Walford. The current time is 08:01:28.

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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.