How far is Mediapolis, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Mediapolis, IA to Davenport, IA is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mediapolis and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mediapolis and Davenport.
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Start on North Orchard Street
22 m · 5 sec · North Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1946 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Mediapolis Road
955 ft · 21 sec · Mediapolis Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 61 north: Muscatine
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 61
12.4 mi · 14 min · US Highway 61
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Continue on North Baxter Street
18 mi · 20 min · North Baxter Street
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Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Continue on U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61
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Continue on West River Drive
6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mediapolis and Davenport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. 61
Continue on U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mediapolis and Mostly Sunny 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 Mediapolis to Davenport?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Muscatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Mediapolis and 32.4 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mediapolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Muscatine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muscatine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mediapolis and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).
#1 Mediapolis
City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 41.0080900, -91.1640400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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