How far is Marion, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Marion, IA to Davenport, IA is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.1 mi
01h 34m
Flight
63.3 mi
101.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.3 mi
Kilometers
101.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.73 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-22T18:32
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Branch
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Marion
43.4 mi
00h 47m
To Davenport
39.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue

    136 m · 23 sec · 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    98 m · 13 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    880 ft · 22 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1828 ft · 48 sec · 7th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Marion Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Marion Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    621 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Collins Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto C Avenue Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · C Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Marion Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Marion Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Oakland Road Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Oakland Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1411 ft · 30 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.5 mi · 25 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 Marion 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 61%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 26%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 3%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
Oakland Road Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

49.7 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
00h 47m from Marion
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marion and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Marion and 39.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marion and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

66 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

69 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

74 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

80 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 63.3 mi (101.87 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.

Population40,780
Coordinates42.0341700, -91.5976800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Davenport. The current time is 18:32:20.

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.