How far is Solon, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Solon, IA to Davenport, IA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.21 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.21 mi
Kilometers
101.72 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM CDT
Return by in Solon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-04-15T18:30
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wilton
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Solon
30.6 mi
00h 33m
To Davenport
32.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    91 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 1 Northeast

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on North Dodge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Dodge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1998 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dodge Street
43.4 mi · 69%
Highway 1 Northeast
7.46 mi · 12%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 5%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 4%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 2%
West Locust Street
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Dodge Street

Merge slight left

42.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 33m from Solon
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Solon and 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 Solon to Davenport?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Solon and 32.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Solon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

37 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

40 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

82 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 km).

Solon

#1 Solon

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

Population2,771
Coordinates41.8072300, -91.4940600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-91.494061, 41.807179)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Solon and Davenport. The current time is 18:30:19.

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.