How far is Davenport, IA from Washington, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Washington, IA is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
71.3 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.3 mi
Kilometers
114.75 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Fruitland
IA

Township in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Davenport
35.6 mi
00h 47m
To Washington
35.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Drive

    5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th Street

    20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction

    1647 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 92

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 92

  11. 11

    Continue on East Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue

    112 m · 15 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    709 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Marion Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · South Marion Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Marion Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 92
23.8 mi · 33%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 28%
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi · 16%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.16 mi · 10%
West River Drive
5.5 mi · 8%
East Washington Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

140th Street

Continue on 140th Street

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitland
00h 47m from Davenport
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Fruitland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Davenport and 35.7 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitland

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

51 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

53 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

55 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Washington. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

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

#2 Washington

City in Washington County, Kansas

Population1,131
Coordinates41.2991800, -91.6929400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: Washington (-91.69294, 41.29918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Washington. The current time is 03:58:00.

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.