How far is Leon, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Leon, IA to Davenport, IA is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
238.52 mi
03h 46m
Flight
173.62 mi
279.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.62 mi
Kilometers
279.42 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.52 mi
Kilometers
383.86 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Leon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leon
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 Leon
118.2 mi
01h 53m
To Davenport
120.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 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 Leon and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Church Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 120th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Line Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Line Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Webb

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 10 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

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · 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 Leon 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Webb
216 mi · 91%
Northwest Church Street
9.38 mi · 4%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi
120th Street
1 mi
Longest Stretch

Webb

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
173.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland Acres
01h 53m from Leon
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Leon 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 Leon to Davenport?

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 118.2 miles from Leon and 120.3 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Leon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Leon and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 173.62 mi (279.42 km).

Leon

#1 Leon

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,808
Coordinates40.7397200, -93.7477200
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Church Street (-93.747954, 40.739722)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.81 $71.62
Premium $4.65 $39.19 $78.37
Diesel $5.30 $44.66 $89.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leon and Davenport. The current time is 00:54:42.

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.