How far is Orange City, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Orange City, IA to Davenport, IA is about 363.3 miles (584.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
363.29 mi
05h 48m
Flight
298.33 mi
480.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.33 mi
Kilometers
480.11 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.29 mi
Kilometers
584.66 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Mon, May 25, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Orange City
Mon, May 25, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange City
2026-05-25T08:08
Arrive Davenport
Mon, May 25, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange City
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
Owasa
IA

Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

From Orange City
180.4 mi
02h 54m
To Davenport
182.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange City and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Northwest

    131 m · 25 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street Southeast

    1307 ft · 36 sec · 8th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on 450th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street

    24 m · 5 sec · 450th Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 10

    1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10

  9. 9

    Continue on 460th Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road L14

    7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 140

    15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Lee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 20

    19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  18. 18

    Continue on 220th Street

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  23. 23

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  30. 30

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange City 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 46%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 18%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 14%
Highway 20
19 mi · 5%
State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 4%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

166 mi · 03h 11m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
298.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owasa
02h 54m from Orange City
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange City and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange City to Davenport?

The road trip is about 363.3 miles (584.7 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.4 miles from Orange City and 182.8 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange City and Sunny near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange City and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 298.33 mi (480.11 km).

Orange City

#1 Orange City

City in Western Iowa

Population6,182
Coordinates43.0072100, -96.0583500
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Northwest (-96.058351, 43.00718)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.82 gal
48.53 L · about $48.34
Round trip
$96.69
25.64 gal · 97.06 L
Estimated CO2
113.9 kg one way
Round trip: 227.9 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.34 $96.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.52 $109.05
Premium $4.65 $59.66 $119.33
Diesel $5.30 $68.00 $135.99

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange City and Davenport. The current time is 08:08:25.

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.