How far is Denison, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Denison, IA to Davenport, IA is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (400 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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.
Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denison and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison and Davenport.
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Start on North Main Street
1961 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
2582 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue South
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, US 59 South, IA 141 East: Dunlap, Harlan
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 6th Street
1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
34.3 mi · 48 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Railway Street
2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 20 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
1354 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
2019 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West Kimberly Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto Gaines Street
1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison and Davenport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-35 north
Keep slight left
152 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Denison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denison to Davenport?
The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Lambs Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Denison and 137.9 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.5 miles (400 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Lambs Grove
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 Lambs Grove.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 248.52 mi (399.95 km).
#1 Denison
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 8,249 |
| Coordinates | 42.0177700, -95.3552800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.96 | $89.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
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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