How far is Ely, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Ely, IA to Davenport, IA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.18 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.33 mi
92.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.33 mi
Kilometers
92.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.18 mi
Kilometers
114.56 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Ely
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ely
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ely
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
Atalissa
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Ely
34.3 mi
00h 38m
To Davenport
36.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dows Street

    642 ft · 25 sec · Dows Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    2281 ft · 46 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ely Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Ely Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 382 Northeast

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 382 Northeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 382 Northeast

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 382 Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2304 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on North Dodge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Dodge Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1998 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dodge Street
43.4 mi · 61%
Highway 1 Northeast
7.46 mi · 10%
Ely Road
4.07 mi · 6%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 4%
Highway 382 Northeast
2.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Dodge Street

Merge slight left

42.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atalissa
00h 38m from Ely
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ely and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ely to Davenport?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Ely and 36.9 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ely and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Atalissa

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

52 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

56 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

74 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ely and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 57.33 mi (92.26 km).

Ely

#1 Ely

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

Population2,382
Coordinates41.8736200, -91.5851800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Dows Street (-91.585175, 41.873615)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ely and Davenport. The current time is 06:00:37.

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.