How far is Monroe, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Monroe, IA to Davenport, IA is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
147.52 mi
02h 22m
Flight
130.57 mi
210.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.57 mi
Kilometers
210.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.52 mi
Kilometers
237.41 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T20:20
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Oxford
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

From Monroe
72.8 mi
01h 11m
To Davenport
74.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Monroe Street

    2836 ft · 48 sec · North Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 14

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    124.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  5. 5

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1541 ft · 49 sec · Warren Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    2345 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
136 mi · 92%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
West Locust Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 11m from Monroe
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monroe and 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 Monroe to Davenport?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Monroe and 74.8 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

94 mi away
210 West Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

103 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

106 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 130.57 mi (210.14 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States

Population1,905
Coordinates41.5222100, -93.1018700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Monroe Street (-93.101811, 41.522211)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Davenport. The current time is 20:20:36.

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.