How far is Oskaloosa, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Oskaloosa, IA to Davenport, IA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oskaloosa and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa and Davenport.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto A Avenue East
1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 92
47.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on County Road G36
8.4 mi · 11 min · County Road G36
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Take the ramp right
1600 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1847 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
11.6 mi · 13 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 Oskaloosa and Davenport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 92
Continue on State Highway 92
47.4 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Oskaloosa and Sunny near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oskaloosa to Davenport?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Ainsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Oskaloosa and 77.2 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oskaloosa and Sunny near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Ainsworth
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 Ainsworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 108.24 mi (174.19 km).
#1 Oskaloosa
City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 11,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.2963900, -92.6443600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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