How far is Fairfield, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Fairfield, IA to Davenport, IA is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Davenport.
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Start on East Briggs Avenue
126 m · 22 sec · East Briggs Avenue
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Turn right onto North B Street
719 ft · 25 sec · North B Street
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Turn left onto East Burlington Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Burlington Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 34, IA 163 East: Burlington
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
2097 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 218
1.1 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 218
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
19.9 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2348 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Continue on U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61
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Continue on West River Drive
6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
565 ft · 16 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 Fairfield and Davenport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. 61
Continue on U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
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 Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Davenport?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Columbus Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Fairfield and 54 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus Junction
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 Columbus Junction.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 80.25 mi (129.15 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.0086300, -91.9626700 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
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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