How far is Sheldon, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Sheldon, IA to Davenport, IA is about 363.4 miles (584.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
363.4 mi
05h 52m
Flight
292.78 mi
471.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.78 mi
Kilometers
471.18 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.4 mi
Kilometers
584.84 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Sheldon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheldon
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Davenport
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheldon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Owasa
IA

Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sheldon
181.1 mi
02h 56m
To Davenport
182.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 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 Sheldon and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    8 m · 6 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Log Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 460th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nettle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Ames Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  13. 13

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 3

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 530th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  22. 22

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

    164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  27. 27

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  34. 34

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheldon 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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
165 mi · 45%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 18%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 14%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue
8.92 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

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
292.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owasa
02h 56m from Sheldon
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheldon 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 Sheldon to Davenport?

The road trip is about 363.4 miles (584.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Sheldon and 182.3 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheldon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheldon and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 292.78 mi (471.18 km).

Sheldon

#1 Sheldon

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,071
Coordinates43.1810900, -95.8561300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-95.856108, 43.181144)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.82 gal
48.54 L · about $48.34
Round trip
$96.69
25.64 gal · 97.08 L
Estimated CO2
113.9 kg one way
Round trip: 227.9 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.34 $96.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.52 $109.05
Premium $4.65 $59.66 $119.33
Diesel $5.30 $68.00 $135.99

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 Sheldon and Davenport. The current time is 06:00:22.

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.