How far is Le Claire, IA from Walcott, IA?

The driving distance from Le Claire, IA to Walcott, IA is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.34 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.17 mi
35.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.17 mi
Kilometers
35.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.34 mi
Kilometers
40.78 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Le Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Claire
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Le Claire
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Eldridge
IA

City in Scott County Iowa

From Le Claire
13.3 mi
00h 14m
To Walcott
12 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Le Claire and Walcott.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Claire and Walcott.

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Jones Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cody Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Cody Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2455 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR Y40: Walcott, Plain View

    1335 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto North Plainview Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Plainview Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 60th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 200th Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    705 ft · 36 sec · Bryant Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Downey Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Downey Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Downey Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Claire and Walcott.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cody Road
23.6 mi · 93%
North Plainview Road
0.86 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.81 mi · 3%
60th Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
200th Street
0.45 mi · 2%
CR Y40
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Cody Road

Merge slight left

21.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
00h 14m from Le Claire
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Le Claire and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Claire to Walcott?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Le Claire and 12 miles from Walcott.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Le Claire and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walcott.

Stop Ideas Near Eldridge

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

15 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

17 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

24 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

71 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Claire and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 km).

Le Claire

#1 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates41.5986400, -90.3434600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Walcott

#2 Walcott

City in Iowa

Population1,627
Coordinates41.5847500, -90.7720900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones Street (-90.34346, 41.598576)
End: Downey Street (-90.772186, 41.584757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

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 Le Claire and Walcott. The current time is 03:54:51.

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.