How far is Remsen, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Remsen, IA to Davenport, IA is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.81 mi
05h 28m
Flight
290.29 mi
467.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.29 mi
Kilometers
467.18 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.81 mi
Kilometers
556.52 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Remsen
Fri, Apr 17, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Remsen
2026-04-16T21:51
Arrive Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Remsen
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
Steamboat Rock
IA

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

From Remsen
171.7 mi
02h 44m
To Davenport
174 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    2276 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 3

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 140

    15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Lee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 20

    19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on 220th Street

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Remsen 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 48%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 19%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 15%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
290.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steamboat Rock
02h 44m from Remsen
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Remsen and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Steamboat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Remsen and 174 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Remsen and Chance Rain Showers near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Remsen and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 290.29 mi (467.18 km).

Remsen

#1 Remsen

City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,607
Coordinates42.8147100, -95.9733500
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-95.973334, 42.814683)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.19 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.01
24.4 gal · 92.38 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.01 $92.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.89 $103.77
Premium $4.65 $56.78 $113.56
Diesel $5.30 $64.71 $129.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Remsen and Davenport. The current time is 21:51:11.

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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.