How far is Riverside, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Riverside, IA to Davenport, IA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.99 mi
01h 08m
Flight
52.02 mi
83.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.02 mi
Kilometers
83.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.99 mi
Kilometers
93.32 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
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
Muscatine
IA

City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa

From Riverside
28.9 mi
00h 34m
To Davenport
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washburn Street

    33 m · 10 sec · North Washburn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1567 ft · 27 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Hickory Street

    2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 22

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue on Ijem Avenue

    1096 ft · 19 sec · Ijem Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22

    9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  12. 12

    Continue on West River Drive

    6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 35%
State Highway 22
18.8 mi · 32%
Highway 22
7.39 mi · 13%
West River Drive
6.05 mi · 10%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4.03 mi · 7%
East Hickory Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. 61

Continue on U.S. 61

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscatine
00h 34m from Riverside
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Muscatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Riverside and 29.1 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverside and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Muscatine

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

40 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

42 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

66 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 52.02 mi (83.72 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

City in Washington County, Iowa, USA

Population1,021
Coordinates41.4797400, -91.5812800
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washburn Street (-91.58142, 41.479741)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $4.65 $9.54 $19.08
Diesel $5.30 $10.87 $21.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Davenport. The current time is 04:17:02.

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.