How far is Marcus, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Marcus, IA to Davenport, IA is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
333.19 mi
05h 22m
Flight
282.45 mi
454.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.45 mi
Kilometers
454.56 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.19 mi
Kilometers
536.22 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, May 13, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Marcus
Wed, May 13, 6:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcus
2026-05-12T19:39
Arrive Davenport
Wed, May 13, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marcus
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
Wellsburg
IA

Human settlement in Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America

From Marcus
166.2 mi
02h 41m
To Davenport
167 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Cedar Street

    2229 ft · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ames Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ames Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  6. 6

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 3

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 530th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  15. 15

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

    164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  27. 27

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marcus 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
165 mi · 49%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 19%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 15%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 3
8.58 mi · 3%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

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

165 mi · 03h 10m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
02h 41m from Marcus
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Marcus and 167 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.35 one way or $88.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marcus and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 282.45 mi (454.56 km).

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#1 Marcus

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,055
Coordinates42.8258200, -95.8075100
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.807705, 42.82583)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.51 L · about $44.35
Round trip
$88.69
23.52 gal · 89.02 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.35 $88.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.02 $100.03
Premium $4.65 $54.73 $109.46
Diesel $5.30 $62.38 $124.75

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marcus and Davenport. The current time is 19:39:11.

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.