How far is Donahue, IA from Le Claire, IA?

The driving distance from Donahue, IA to Le Claire, IA is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.19 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.38 mi
29.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.19 mi
Kilometers
37.32 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Claire
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in Donahue
Thu, Apr 30, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donahue
2026-04-30T12:08
Arrive Le Claire
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Donahue
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eldridge
IA

City in Scott County Iowa

From Donahue
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Le Claire
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Donahue and Le Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Donahue and Le Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 115th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · 115th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Liberty Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New Liberty Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1496 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: LeClaire, Bettendorf

    2799 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Cody Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cody Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Jones Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donahue and Le Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Boulevard
14 mi · 60%
115th Avenue
3.15 mi · 14%
New Liberty Road
2.18 mi · 9%
South Cody Road
1.83 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.26 mi · 5%
US 67
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Boulevard

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
00h 16m from Donahue
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Donahue and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Le Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Donahue to Le Claire?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Donahue and 11.6 miles from Le Claire.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Donahue and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Le Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Eldridge

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

15 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

17 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

24 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

71 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donahue and Le Claire. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).

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#1 Donahue

Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population368
Coordinates41.6947500, -90.6754200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Le Claire

#2 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates41.5986400, -90.3434600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Donahue (-90.67542, 41.69475)
End: Le Claire (-90.34346, 41.59864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Donahue and Le Claire. The current time is 12:08:41.

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.