How far is Muscatine, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Muscatine, IA to Davenport, IA is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.47 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.06 mi
40.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.06 mi
Kilometers
40.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.43 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 30, 7:08 PM CDT
Return by in Muscatine
Thu, Apr 30, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muscatine
2026-04-30T18:30
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 30, 7:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muscatine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blue Grass
IA

City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa

From Muscatine
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Davenport
14.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    48 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    110 m · 18 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    101 m · 10 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 2nd Street

    59 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  8. 8

    Continue on West River Drive

    6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muscatine and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 69%
West River Drive
6.05 mi · 21%
Park Avenue
1.67 mi · 6%
East 2nd Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.23 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. 61

Turn right onto U.S. 61

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Grass
00h 19m from Muscatine
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Muscatine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blue Grass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Muscatine and 14.9 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blue Grass

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

16 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

18 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

23 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Galesburg station

71 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muscatine and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 25.06 mi (40.33 km).

Muscatine

#1 Muscatine

City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa

Population23,523
Coordinates41.4244700, -91.0432100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-91.04364, 41.424241)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Muscatine and Davenport. The current time is 18:30:25.

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.