How far is Hudson, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Hudson, IA to Davenport, IA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
142.37 mi
02h 18m
Flight
114.14 mi
183.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.14 mi
Kilometers
183.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.37 mi
Kilometers
229.12 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, May 30, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Sat, May 30, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-30T05:22
Arrive Davenport
Sat, May 30, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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 Hudson
70.2 mi
01h 09m
To Davenport
72.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph ESE
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 Hudson and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    102 m · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    136 m · 21 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waterloo Road

    995 ft · 37 sec · Waterloo Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sergeant Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Sergeant Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    49 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2514 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 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 Hudson 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
75 mi · 53%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 36%
Sergeant Road
4.53 mi · 3%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

64.7 mi · 01h 12m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
01h 09m from Hudson
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 70.2 miles from Hudson and 72.3 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson 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 Hudson and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 114.14 mi (183.69 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States

Population2,473
Coordinates42.4066500, -92.4554700
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-92.455515, 42.406657)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 Hudson and Davenport. The current time is 05:22:16.

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.