How far is Sumner, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Sumner, IA to Davenport, IA is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.57 mi
02h 36m
Flight
119.89 mi
192.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.89 mi
Kilometers
192.94 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.57 mi
Kilometers
247.14 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Sumner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
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
Cedar Rapids
IA

The second most populous city in Iowa.

From Sumner
76.7 mi
01h 18m
To Davenport
76.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    2672 ft · 45 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 150th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 150th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W Avenue

    13.4 mi · 24 min · W Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 20th Street

    1098 ft · 22 sec · 20th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on W Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · W Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North 4th Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th St North

    1040 ft · 23 sec · 4th St North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    2641 ft · 50 sec · Main Street East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Street South

    1687 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on Baxter Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    54.4 mi · 1 hr · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  22. 22

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  29. 29

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
54.4 mi · 35%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 33%
W Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
Baxter Avenue
10.6 mi · 7%
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 5%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

54.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Rapids
01h 18m from Sumner
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumner and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumner to Davenport?

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Sumner and 76.9 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumner and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

104 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

107 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

113 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

116 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 119.89 mi (192.94 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,965
Coordinates42.8474800, -92.0915600
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-92.091508, 42.847475)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 Sumner and Davenport. The current time is 19:40:07.

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.