How far is Mapleton, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272 miles (437.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
303.08 mi
05h 05m
Flight
272.04 mi
437.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.04 mi
Kilometers
437.81 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.08 mi
Kilometers
487.76 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Mon, Apr 13, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Mapleton
Mon, Apr 13, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mapleton
2026-04-13T05:22
Arrive Davenport
Mon, Apr 13, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mapleton
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
Mitchellville
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Mapleton
150.4 mi
02h 32m
To Davenport
152.6 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1999 ft · 49 sec · West 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 210th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 210th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on M Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · M Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    34.3 mi · 48 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Railway Street

    2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    16.5 mi · 20 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Grimes Boulevard

    3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive

    1354 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3105 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  27. 27

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  34. 34

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mapleton and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35 north
162 mi · 53%
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
89.4 mi · 29%
Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 5%
M Avenue
4.52 mi · 1%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Northwest 114th Street
2.59 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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
272 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchellville
02h 32m from Mapleton
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mapleton and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Mapleton to Davenport?

The road trip is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Mapleton and 152.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 272 miles (437.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

78 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

107 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

108 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 272.04 mi (437.81 km).

Mapleton

#1 Mapleton

City in Monona County, Iowa, United States

Population1,147
Coordinates42.1658200, -95.7930600
Altitude347
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 (-95.793058, 42.165901)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.48 L · about $40.31
Round trip
$80.62
21.38 gal · 80.96 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.31 $80.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.46 $90.93
Premium $4.65 $49.75 $99.50
Diesel $5.30 $56.70 $113.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mapleton and Davenport. The current time is 05:22:27.

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.