How far is Lamoni, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Lamoni, IA to Davenport, IA is about 248 miles (399.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
248 mi
03h 53m
Flight
185.57 mi
298.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.57 mi
Kilometers
298.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
248 mi
Kilometers
399.11 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Lamoni
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamoni
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamoni
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
Oakland Acres
IA

City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States

From Lamoni
122.9 mi
01h 56m
To Davenport
125.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW
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 Lamoni and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    72 m · 12 sec · South Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    81.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1541 ft · 49 sec · Warren Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    2345 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
237 mi · 95%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi
West Locust Street
0.8 mi
Harrison Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland Acres
01h 56m from Lamoni
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lamoni and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248 miles (399.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Lamoni and 125.1 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakland Acres

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

85 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

109 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamoni and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 185.57 mi (298.64 km).

Lamoni

#1 Lamoni

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,196
Coordinates40.6227800, -93.9341200
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-93.934065, 40.622838)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.13 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
17.5 gal · 66.26 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.21 $74.43
Premium $4.65 $40.72 $81.45
Diesel $5.30 $46.41 $92.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamoni and Davenport. The current time is 22:33:16.

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.