How far is Parkersburg, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, IA to Davenport, IA is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.4 mi
02h 40m
Flight
134.71 mi
216.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.71 mi
Kilometers
216.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.19 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 PM CDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Davenport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cedar Rapids
IA

The second most populous city in Iowa.

From Parkersburg
81.8 mi
01h 20m
To Davenport
83.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coates Street

    1064 ft · 52 sec · Coates Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on N Avenue

    6.5 mi · 10 min · N Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 20 East: Waterloo

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 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 Parkersburg and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 39%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 31%
US 20 East
29.5 mi · 18%
N Avenue
6.5 mi · 4%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

64.7 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Rapids
01h 20m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Davenport?

The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Parkersburg and 83.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

104 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

107 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

113 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

116 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 134.71 mi (216.8 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in Butler County, Iowa, United States

Population1,913
Coordinates42.5774800, -92.7868600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Coates Street (-92.786861, 42.577307)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.09 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.18 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.84 $49.68
Premium $4.65 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.30 $30.98 $61.95

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Davenport. The current time is 12:21:37.

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.