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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City in Iowa, United States
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
38 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1402 ft · 39 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on 450th Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · 450th Street
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Continue on Cummins Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cummins Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · 220th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 7th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 7th Street
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Continue on 220th Avenue
11.5 mi · 16 min · 220th Avenue
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Continue on Marengo Avenue
2317 ft · 39 sec · Marengo Avenue
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Continue on North East Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Continue on Marengo Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Marengo Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 20 East
1749 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
2019 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West Kimberly Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto Gaines Street
1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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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).
#1 Laurens
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.8466400, -94.8519300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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