How far is Sergeant Bluff, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Davenport, IA is about 348.7 miles (561.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
348.69 mi
05h 28m
Flight
303.1 mi
487.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.1 mi
Kilometers
487.79 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.69 mi
Kilometers
561.16 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
Wed, Apr 29, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Sergeant Bluff
Thu, Apr 30, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sergeant Bluff
2026-04-29T18:07
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 29, 11:36 PM 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
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sergeant Bluff
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
Waukee
IA

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sergeant Bluff
179.1 mi
02h 44m
To Davenport
169.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sergeant Bluff and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    37 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto E Street

    1273 ft · 58 sec · E Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    2524 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 29 South

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    69.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sergeant Bluff 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35
167 mi · 48%
I 80 East
95.6 mi · 27%
I 29 South
69.6 mi · 20%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 5%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35

Keep slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
303.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukee
02h 44m from Sergeant Bluff
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sergeant Bluff and Mostly Cloudy near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sergeant Bluff to Davenport?

The road trip is about 348.7 miles (561.2 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?

Waukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Sergeant Bluff and 169.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sergeant Bluff and Mostly Cloudy near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Waukee

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

65 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

73 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sergeant Bluff and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 303.1 mi (487.79 km).

Sergeant Bluff

#1 Sergeant Bluff

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Population5,119
Coordinates42.4038800, -96.3586400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-96.35864, 42.40386)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.31 gal
46.58 L · about $46.42
Round trip
$92.84
24.62 gal · 93.16 L
Estimated CO2
109.4 kg one way
Round trip: 218.8 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.42 $92.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.35 $104.71
Premium $4.65 $57.29 $114.58
Diesel $5.30 $65.29 $130.58

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Sergeant Bluff and Davenport. The current time is 18:07:57.

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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.