How far is Iowa Falls, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Iowa Falls, IA to Davenport, IA is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
187.7 mi
03h 01m
Flight
153.6 mi
247.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.6 mi
Kilometers
247.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.7 mi
Kilometers
302.07 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Iowa Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa Falls
2026-04-16T03:22
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa Falls
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
Center Point
IA

City in Iowa

From Iowa Falls
93.5 mi
01h 30m
To Davenport
94.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Falls and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    101 m · 11 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rocksylvania Avenue

    2967 ft · 1 min · East Rocksylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 20 East

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 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

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1541 ft · 49 sec · Warren Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    2345 ft · 1 min · 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 Iowa Falls and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 34%
US 20 East
56.4 mi · 30%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 27%
Oak Street
5.12 mi · 3%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 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 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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
01h 30m from Iowa Falls
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Iowa Falls 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 Iowa Falls to Davenport?

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Iowa Falls and 94.2 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Iowa Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Falls and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 153.6 mi (247.19 km).

Iowa Falls

#1 Iowa Falls

City in Iowa, United States

Population4,940
Coordinates42.5224800, -93.2513100
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Street (-93.25201, 42.522467)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.07 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.14 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa Falls and Davenport. The current time is 03:22:04.

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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.