How far is Oelwein, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Oelwein, IA to Davenport, IA is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 02h 20m.
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
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City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oelwein and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oelwein and Davenport.
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Start on South Frederick Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street Southeast
820 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Rock Island Road
2699 ft · 45 sec · Rock Island Road
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 31st Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 48 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 Oelwein and Davenport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Oelwein and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oelwein to Davenport?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Oelwein and 69 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Oelwein and Sunny near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Shueyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shueyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oelwein and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 104.88 mi (168.79 km).
#1 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.6733200, -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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