How far is Davenport, IA from Wellman, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Wellman, IA is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Wellman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Wellman.
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Start on West 4th Street
2267 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1189 ft · 38 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto West River Drive
5.5 mi · 9 min · West River Drive
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Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Ijem Avenue
1096 ft · 19 sec · Ijem Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Highway 22
7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Hickory Street
2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street Northeast
2706 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1098 ft · 27 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Wellman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Wellman?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Davenport and 36 miles from Wellman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Davenport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellman.
Stop Ideas Near Nichols
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 Nichols.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Wellman. Straight-line distance: 65.37 mi (105.2 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 Wellman
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4641800, -91.8382300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellman (-91.83823, 41.46418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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