How far is Manson, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Manson, IA to Davenport, IA is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
254 mi
04h 02m
Flight
214.6 mi
345.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.6 mi
Kilometers
345.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254 mi
Kilometers
408.78 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Manson
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manson
2026-04-16T06:47
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elk Run Heights
IA

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Manson
126.9 mi
02h 01m
To Davenport
127.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    1599 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Street

    1908 ft · 38 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tabor Avenue

    2635 ft · 55 sec · Tabor Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 190th Street

    8 m · 6 sec · 190th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tabor Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Tabor Avenue

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 59 sec · 220th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sigourney Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sigourney Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    122.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manson 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 25%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 20%
Tabor Avenue
3.49 mi · 1%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
Sigourney Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

123 mi · 02h 22m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Run Heights
02h 01m from Manson
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manson and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Elk Run Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Manson and 127.1 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manson and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manson and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 214.6 mi (345.36 km).

Manson

#1 Manson

City in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States

Population1,529
Coordinates42.5291400, -94.5341400
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-94.534266, 42.529142)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.93 L · about $33.79
Round trip
$67.58
17.92 gal · 67.86 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.79 $67.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.11 $76.21
Premium $4.65 $41.70 $83.40
Diesel $5.30 $47.52 $95.05

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 Manson and Davenport. The current time is 06:47:53.

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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.