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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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 Louisa County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
95 m · 16 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
86 m · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
83 m · 8 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1937 ft · 59 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto Racine Avenue
8.7 mi · 15 min · Racine Avenue
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Continue on Spearman Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · Spearman Street
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Continue on Racine Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 78
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 78
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Turn left
24.9 mi · 28 min
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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 New London 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.
Longest stretch
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24.9 mi · 00h 28m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 km).
#1 New London
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.9269800, -91.3996000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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