How far is Denver, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Denver, IA to Davenport, IA is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.19 mi
02h 28m
Flight
120.11 mi
193.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.11 mi
Kilometers
193.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.19 mi
Kilometers
241.71 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Denver
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
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
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Denver
72.8 mi
01h 14m
To Davenport
77.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Fayette Street

    12 m · 3 sec · West Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Larrabee Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Larrabee Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Mullan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dubuque Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Dubuque Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South 3rd Street

    2340 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Raymond Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Raymond Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
65.3 mi · 44%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 34%
Logan Avenue
8.67 mi · 6%
Dubuque Road
5.4 mi · 4%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

64.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
01h 14m from Denver
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Denver 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 Denver to Davenport?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Denver and 77.4 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Denver and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Shueyville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 120.11 mi (193.3 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

City in Iowa, US

Population1,879
Coordinates42.6713700, -92.3374000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fayette Street (-92.3374, 42.67135)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.06 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.12 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Davenport. The current time is 02:30:29.

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.