How far is La Porte City, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from La Porte City, IA to Davenport, IA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
125.51 mi
02h 04m
Flight
99.39 mi
159.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.39 mi
Kilometers
159.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.51 mi
Kilometers
201.99 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 PM CDT
Return by in La Porte City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Porte City
2026-04-18T19:04
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Porte City
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
Tiffin
IA

Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

From La Porte City
61.7 mi
01h 02m
To Davenport
63.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Porte City and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Porte City and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    1052 ft · 19 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Brandon Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Brandon Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    54.4 mi · 1 hr · 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 La Porte City 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
54.4 mi · 43%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 41%
Brandon Road
6.61 mi · 5%
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

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

54.4 mi · 01h 00m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tiffin
01h 02m from La Porte City
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Porte City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Porte City to Davenport?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Tiffin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from La Porte City and 63.8 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Porte City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Tiffin

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

82 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

95 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

99 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Porte City and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.95 km).

La Porte City

#1 La Porte City

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates42.3149900, -92.1921300
Altitude253
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 (-92.191965, 42.314914)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 La Porte City and Davenport. The current time is 19:04:57.

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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.