How far is Elkader, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Elkader, IA to Davenport, IA is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkader and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkader and Davenport.
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Start on South 1st Street
9 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto State Highway 128
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Kale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue
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Turn left onto Garber Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 5th Street
117 m · 9 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Great River Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Great River Road
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Continue on US 52
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on Columbus Street
2936 ft · 50 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on US 52
3.7 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on 11th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 11th Street Northeast
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Continue on 11th Street Southeast
145 m · 13 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Olde Hawkeye Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Olde Hawkeye Road
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Turn right onto Wuchter Road
769 ft · 15 sec · Wuchter Road
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue
1713 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Arterial
32 m · 6 sec · Southwest Arterial
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Arterial
4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Arterial
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Turn left onto US 61 South, US 151 South
1512 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Welcome Way
1.7 mi · 4 min · Welcome Way
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Continue on Harrison Street
2.3 mi · 6 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 Elkader 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.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elkader and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkader to Davenport?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Dubuque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Elkader and 58.6 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkader and Sunny near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Dubuque
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 Dubuque.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkader and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 101.21 mi (162.88 km).
#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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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