How far is New London, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from New London, IA to Davenport, IA is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
81.86 mi
01h 33m
Flight
59.37 mi
95.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.37 mi
Kilometers
95.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.86 mi
Kilometers
131.74 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-17T22:38
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
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 New London
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
Letts
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

From New London
40.6 mi
00h 46m
To Davenport
41.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    95 m · 16 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    83 m · 8 sec · North Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1937 ft · 59 sec · East Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Racine Avenue

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Racine Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Spearman Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · Spearman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Racine Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 78

    10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 78

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  13. 13

    Continue on West River Drive

    6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 25%
State Highway 78
10.9 mi · 13%
Racine Avenue
10.8 mi · 13%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.15 mi · 9%
West River Drive
6.05 mi · 7%
East Madison Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Letts
00h 46m from New London
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New London and Mostly Sunny then 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 New London to Davenport?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Letts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from New London and 41.3 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 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 $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New London and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Letts

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

48 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

59 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Burlington

59 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

61 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Iowa

Population1,825
Coordinates40.9269800, -91.3996000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.399608, 40.926877)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and Davenport. The current time is 22:38:33.

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.