How far is Holstein, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Holstein, IA to Davenport, IA is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
301.85 mi
04h 43m
Flight
263.57 mi
424.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.57 mi
Kilometers
424.17 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.85 mi
Kilometers
485.78 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Holstein
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holstein
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holstein
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dike
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Holstein
149.8 mi
02h 21m
To Davenport
152 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    19 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    11 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    960 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holstein 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
175 mi · 58%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 21%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 17%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight right

174 mi · 03h 21m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
263.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dike
02h 21m from Holstein
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holstein and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Dike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Holstein and 152 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.16 one way or $80.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holstein and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 263.57 mi (424.17 km).

Holstein

#1 Holstein

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,367
Coordinates42.4891500, -95.5450000
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-95.545, 42.489276)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.32 L · about $40.16
Round trip
$80.32
21.3 gal · 80.64 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.16 $80.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.29 $90.59
Premium $4.65 $49.57 $99.13
Diesel $5.30 $56.49 $112.98

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Holstein and Davenport. The current time is 18:37:25.

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.