How far is Sac City, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Sac City, IA to Davenport, IA is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.34 mi
04h 17m
Flight
234.96 mi
378.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.96 mi
Kilometers
378.13 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.34 mi
Kilometers
441.5 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Sac City
Sun, May 31, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sac City
2026-05-30T21:20
Arrive Davenport
Sun, May 31, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sac City
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
Waterloo
IA

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

From Sac City
136 mi
02h 08m
To Davenport
138.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sac City and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sierra Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    145.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sac City 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 24%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 19%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
Sierra Avenue
1.24 mi
I 280 East
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

145 mi · 02h 48m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
234.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
02h 08m from Sac City
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sac City and Partly Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sac City to Davenport?

The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Sac City and 138.3 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sac City and Partly Sunny near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sac City and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 234.96 mi (378.13 km).

Sac City

#1 Sac City

City in Iowa

Population2,068
Coordinates42.4222000, -94.9897100
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-94.989726, 42.422062)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.64 L · about $36.50
Round trip
$73.01
19.36 gal · 73.28 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.50 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.17 $82.34
Premium $4.65 $45.05 $90.10
Diesel $5.30 $51.34 $102.69

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sac City and Davenport. The current time is 21:20:39.

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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.