How far is Davenport, IA from West Union, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to West Union, IA is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and West Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and West Union.
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Start on West 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Take the ramp right
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.8 mi · 48 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 150: Independence, Vinton
2017 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto 31st Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Rock Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rock Island Road
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
1413 ft · 28 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
778 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto Highway 150
134 m · 7 sec · Highway 150
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Continue on North Frederick Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Continue on Palace Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Palace Road
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Turn right onto 60th Street
2177 ft · 37 sec · 60th Street
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Turn straight onto P Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · P Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street West
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Continue on 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · K Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on State Highway 150
49 m · 7 sec · State Highway 150
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Turn slight right onto West Bradford Street
1539 ft · 28 sec · West Bradford Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
160 m · 23 sec · North Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and West Union.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Davenport and Chance Rain Showers near West Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to West Union?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Davenport and 79.5 miles from West Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Davenport and Chance Rain Showers near West Union.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and West Union. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.38 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 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,270 |
| Coordinates | 42.9627600, -91.8082200 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Union (-91.80822, 42.96276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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