How far is Madrid, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Madrid, IA to Davenport, IA is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
191.8 mi
03h 05m
Flight
169.19 mi
272.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.19 mi
Kilometers
272.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.8 mi
Kilometers
308.68 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 11:44 PM CDT
Return by in Madrid
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madrid
2026-04-17T20:38
Arrive Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madrid
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
Victor
IA

Town in Iowa, United States

From Madrid
92.8 mi
01h 32m
To Davenport
99 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    2068 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Kennedy Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Kennedy Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 17

    1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17

  4. 4

    Continue on Y Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Y Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Madrid Drive

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Northwest Madrid Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    3016 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Polk City Drive

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Polk City Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 35th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest 35th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 78th Avenue

    2614 ft · 45 sec · Northwest 78th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Oralabor Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest Oralabor Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Southwest State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east

    2428 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2853 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3105 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  25. 25

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madrid 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35 north
154 mi · 80%
Northwest Madrid Drive
6.52 mi · 3%
Northwest Polk City Drive
4.35 mi · 2%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Northwest 2nd Street
2.74 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-35 north

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
169.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 32m from Madrid
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madrid and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Madrid to Davenport?

The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Madrid and 99 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Madrid and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

80 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

105 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madrid and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 169.19 mi (272.29 km).

Madrid

#1 Madrid

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,550
Coordinates41.8766500, -93.8232800
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-93.823282, 41.876815)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.62 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
13.54 gal · 51.24 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.53 $51.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.79 $57.59
Premium $4.65 $31.51 $63.02
Diesel $5.30 $35.91 $71.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Madrid and Davenport. The current time is 20:38:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.