How far is Davenport, IA from West Liberty, IA?

The driving distance from Davenport, IA to West Liberty, IA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
45.53 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.62 mi
57.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.62 mi
Kilometers
57.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.28 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-04-17T10:31
Arrive West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Durant
IA

City in Cedar County, Iowa

From Davenport
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To West Liberty
22.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and West Liberty.

  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

    30.9 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty

    1383 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Garfield Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Garfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Columbus Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Columbus Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    820 ft · 16 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kimberly Road
34 mi · 75%
Garfield Avenue
5.92 mi · 13%
Hickory Grove Road
2.46 mi · 5%
Marquette Street
1.03 mi · 2%
North Columbus Street
0.75 mi · 2%
West 4th Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp right

30.9 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
00h 29m from Davenport
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davenport and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davenport to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Davenport and 22.8 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davenport and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

29 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

32 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

37 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Galesburg station

86 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.33 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,734
Coordinates41.5700200, -91.2637700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Davenport (-90.57764, 41.52364)
End: West Liberty (-91.26377, 41.57002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and West Liberty. The current time is 10:31:56.

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.