How far is Urbana, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Urbana, IA to Davenport, IA is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
104.28 mi
01h 42m
Flight
82.42 mi
132.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.28 mi
Kilometers
167.82 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in Urbana
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbana
2026-04-17T07:28
Arrive Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbana
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
Iowa City
IA

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

From Urbana
51.1 mi
00h 51m
To Davenport
53.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wood Street

    795 ft · 27 sec · West Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1153 ft · 26 sec · Union Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 55th Street

    758 ft · 13 sec · 55th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    41 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 49%
Avenue of the Saints
41 mi · 39%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 2%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
West Locust Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

49.7 mi · 00h 54m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iowa City
00h 51m from Urbana
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Urbana and Mostly Sunny then 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 Urbana to Davenport?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Iowa City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Urbana and 53.2 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Urbana and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Iowa City

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

77 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

81 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

83 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

88 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 82.42 mi (132.64 km).

Urbana

#1 Urbana

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

Population1,498
Coordinates42.2241600, -91.8743400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wood Street (-91.874335, 42.22395)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbana and Davenport. The current time is 07:28:52.

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.