How far is Fairbank, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Fairbank, IA to Davenport, IA is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
138.08 mi
02h 19m
Flight
107.79 mi
173.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.79 mi
Kilometers
173.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.08 mi
Kilometers
222.22 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, May 30, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Fairbank
Sat, May 30, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairbank
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive Davenport
Sat, May 30, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairbank
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 Fairbank
68 mi
01h 09m
To Davenport
70.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    21 m · 7 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    2641 ft · 50 sec · Main Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Street South

    1687 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on Baxter Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

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

    1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    54.4 mi · 1 hr · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  23. 23

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbank 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
54.4 mi · 39%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 37%
Baxter Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 5%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

54.4 mi · 01h 00m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
01h 09m from Fairbank
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairbank and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 68 miles from Fairbank and 70.1 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairbank and Sunny 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 Fairbank and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 107.79 mi (173.47 km).

Fairbank

#1 Fairbank

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,132
Coordinates42.6391500, -92.0471200
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street South (-92.047371, 42.63915)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairbank and Davenport. The current time is 06:43:13.

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.