How far is Tripoli, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Tripoli, IA to Davenport, IA is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
155.1 mi
02h 35m
Flight
123.62 mi
198.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.62 mi
Kilometers
198.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.1 mi
Kilometers
249.61 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Tripoli
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tripoli
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tripoli
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 Tripoli
76.5 mi
01h 17m
To Davenport
78.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Piedmont Avenue

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Piedmont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 230th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 230th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Reed Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Reed Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Raymond Road

    10 mi · 16 min · North Raymond Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Raymond Road

    41 m · 2 sec · South Raymond Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Raymond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Raymond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2656 ft · 55 sec · North 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    49 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Raymond Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Raymond Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  25. 25

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tripoli 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
65.3 mi · 42%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 33%
North Raymond Road
9.95 mi · 6%
Piedmont Avenue
5.78 mi · 4%
Reed Avenue
5.01 mi · 3%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

64.7 mi · 01h 12m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Rapids
01h 17m from Tripoli
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tripoli and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 76.5 miles from Tripoli and 78.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tripoli and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Tripoli and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 123.62 mi (198.95 km).

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#1 Tripoli

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,375
Coordinates42.8080400, -92.2582300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-92.258169, 42.80804)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tripoli and Davenport. The current time is 02:30:40.

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.