How far is Laurens, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Laurens, IA to Davenport, IA is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
291.17 mi
04h 39m
Flight
237.12 mi
381.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.12 mi
Kilometers
381.6 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.17 mi
Kilometers
468.59 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM CDT
Return by in Laurens
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurens
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurens
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 Laurens
144.5 mi
02h 19m
To Davenport
146.7 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    38 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1402 ft · 39 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 10

  4. 4

    Continue on 450th Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · 450th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cummins Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Cummins Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 7 min · 220th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 7th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 7th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 220th Avenue

    11.5 mi · 16 min · 220th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Marengo Avenue

    2317 ft · 39 sec · Marengo Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North East Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North East Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Marengo Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Marengo Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 20 East

    1749 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  26. 26

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurens 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 East
129 mi · 44%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 22%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 17%
220th Avenue
16.9 mi · 6%
450th Street
6.07 mi · 2%
Marengo Avenue
4.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 20 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 28m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dike
02h 19m from Laurens
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 144.5 miles from Laurens and 146.7 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurens and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 237.12 mi (381.6 km).

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#1 Laurens

City in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States

Population1,126
Coordinates42.8466400, -94.8519300
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.851928, 42.846685)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.89 L · about $38.73
Round trip
$77.46
20.54 gal · 77.78 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.73 $77.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.68 $87.36
Premium $4.65 $47.80 $95.59
Diesel $5.30 $54.47 $108.94

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 Laurens and Davenport. The current time is 21:54:24.

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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.