How far is Milford, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Milford, IA to Davenport, IA is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Davenport.
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Start on Okoboji Avenue
11.8 mi · 15 min · Okoboji Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
117 m · 13 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
2264 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
119 m · 12 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 56 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2652 ft · 56 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on 130th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71
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Continue on 130th Avenue
27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
153.3 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
2019 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West Kimberly Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1541 ft · 49 sec · Warren Street
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
2345 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
50 m · 4 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 Milford and Davenport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Davenport?
The road trip is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Steamboat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Milford and 171.5 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.33 one way or $90.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Sunny near Davenport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 264.28 mi (425.31 km).
#1 Milford
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,043 |
| Coordinates | 43.3246900, -95.1500000 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.12 | $102.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.75 | $127.51 |
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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