How far is Onawa, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Onawa, IA to Davenport, IA is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.45 mi
05h 10m
Flight
286.48 mi
461.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.48 mi
Kilometers
461.04 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.45 mi
Kilometers
533.42 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, May 13, 2:44 AM CDT
Return by in Onawa
Wed, May 13, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onawa
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Davenport
Wed, May 13, 2:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onawa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Johnston
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Onawa
165.3 mi
02h 35m
To Davenport
166.2 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 24 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    9 m · 8 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Iowa Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 175

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 175

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2024 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35
167 mi · 50%
I 80 East
95.6 mi · 29%
State Highway 175
41.8 mi · 13%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 5%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35

Keep slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
286.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnston
02h 35m from Onawa
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Onawa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Onawa to Davenport?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Onawa and 166.2 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnston

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

71 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

88 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onawa and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 286.48 mi (461.04 km).

Onawa

#1 Onawa

City in Iowa

Population2,766
Coordinates42.0266500, -96.0972400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Street (-96.097283, 42.026651)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.27 L · about $44.08
Round trip
$88.17
23.38 gal · 88.54 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.08 $88.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.72 $99.44
Premium $4.65 $54.41 $108.81
Diesel $5.30 $62.00 $124.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Onawa and Davenport. The current time is 21:33:38.

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.