How far is Davenport, IA from Waukon, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Waukon, IA is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Waukon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Waukon.
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Start on West 4th Street
73 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Ripley Street
124 m · 16 sec · Ripley Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1215 ft · 53 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brady Street
65.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Brady Street
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dodge Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dodge Street
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Turn right onto John F Kennedy Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · John F Kennedy Road
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Continue on John F Kennedy Road
129 m · 9 sec · John F Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Clay Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clay Hill Road
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Continue on Access Road
745 ft · 20 sec · Access Road
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Turn left
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street East
1363 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Andres Street
12 mi · 16 min · North Andres Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
117 m · 13 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Garber Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road
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Turn right onto Kale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Falcon Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Falcon Avenue
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Continue on Volney Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Volney Road
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 76
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 76
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Continue on State Highway 76
158 m · 19 sec · State Highway 76
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Turn straight onto Rossville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rossville Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Allamakee Street Northwest
15 m · 1 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Waukon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Brady Street
Turn left onto Brady Street
65.8 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Mostly Cloudy near Waukon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Waukon?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Sageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Davenport and 77.8 miles from Waukon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Mostly Cloudy near Waukon.
Stop Ideas Near Sageville
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 Sageville.
Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Waukon. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.65 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 Waukon
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 43.2694200, -91.4757000 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukon (-91.4757, 43.26942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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 15, 2026
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