How far is Rock Rapids, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA is about 396.1 miles (637.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314 miles (505.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Rapids and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Rapids and Davenport.
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Start on South Union Street
16.7 mi · 23 min · South Union Street
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Continue on Black Forest Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Black Forest Road
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Continue on 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto 400th Street
7.5 mi · 10 min · 400th Street
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Continue on Birch Street
593 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
1159 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on 6th Avenue South
751 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Fir Street
729 ft · 17 sec · Fir Street
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Turn right onto County Road S
1437 ft · 29 sec · County Road S
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Continue on Log Avenue
5.8 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Turn left onto 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
2019 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West Kimberly Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto Gaines Street
1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
50 m · 4 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 Rock Rapids and Davenport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
165 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Rapids and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Rapids to Davenport?
The road trip is about 396.1 miles (637.4 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.2 miles from Rock Rapids and 199.8 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314 miles (505.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.68 one way or $105.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Rapids and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Rapids and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 314.06 mi (505.43 km).
#1 Rock Rapids
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.4271900, -96.1758600 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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: 637 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $52.68 | $105.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.41 | $118.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.02 | $130.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.10 | $148.19 |
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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