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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Quick Snapshot
Road
396.06 mi
06h 28m
Flight
314.06 mi
505.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.06 mi
Kilometers
505.43 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.06 mi
Kilometers
637.39 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Rock Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Rapids
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Rapids
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Williams
IA

City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

From Rock Rapids
196.2 mi
03h 14m
To Davenport
199.8 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    16.7 mi · 23 min · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Black Forest Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Black Forest Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 320th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 400th Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · 400th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Birch Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1159 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 6th Avenue South

    751 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fir Street

    729 ft · 17 sec · Fir Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road S

    1437 ft · 29 sec · County Road S

  12. 12

    Continue on Log Avenue

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 460th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nettle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Ames Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  21. 21

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 3

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 530th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

    164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  35. 35

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  42. 42

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  44. 44

    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.

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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
165 mi · 42%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 16%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 13%
South Union Street
16.7 mi · 4%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 2%
State Highway 3
8.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.1 mi
314 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
03h 14m from Rock Rapids
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Rock Rapids

#1 Rock Rapids

City in Iowa

Population2,518
Coordinates43.4271900, -96.1758600
Altitude423
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union Street (-96.175618, 43.427185)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 637 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.97 gal
52.9 L · about $52.68
Round trip
$105.36
27.94 gal · 105.8 L
Estimated CO2
124.2 kg one way
Round trip: 248.3 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Rapids and Davenport. The current time is 02:28:29.

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.