How far is Glenwood, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Glenwood, IA to Davenport, IA is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.47 mi
04h 44m
Flight
270.13 mi
434.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.13 mi
Kilometers
434.73 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.47 mi
Kilometers
504.48 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Davenport
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Altoona
IA

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States

From Glenwood
155.7 mi
02h 22m
To Davenport
157.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    42 m · 10 sec · North Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sharp Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Sharp Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hilman Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hilman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35
167 mi · 53%
I 80 East
119 mi · 38%
Hilman Road
14 mi · 4%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35

Keep slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
270.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
02h 22m from Glenwood
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Glenwood and 157.8 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.71 one way or $83.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

72 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

99 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

112 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 270.13 mi (434.73 km).

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#1 Glenwood

City in Iowa

Population5,261
Coordinates41.0469400, -95.7425100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-95.742512, 41.046903)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.87 L · about $41.71
Round trip
$83.41
22.12 gal · 83.74 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.71 $83.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.04 $94.08
Premium $4.65 $51.47 $102.95
Diesel $5.30 $58.66 $117.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and Davenport. The current time is 06:34:00.

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.