How far is Villisca, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Villisca, IA to Davenport, IA is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.17 mi
04h 30m
Flight
232.19 mi
373.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.19 mi
Kilometers
373.68 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.17 mi
Kilometers
446.07 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sun, Apr 12, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Villisca
Sun, Apr 12, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villisca
2026-04-12T04:02
Arrive Davenport
Sun, Apr 12, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villisca
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colfax
IA

City in Jasper County, Iowa

From Villisca
139.7 mi
02h 15m
To Davenport
137.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    2595 ft · 54 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South U Avenue

    1924 ft · 58 sec · South U Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West High Street

    99 m · 10 sec · West High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.6 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 650th Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · 650th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    62 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35
167 mi · 60%
650th Street
68.4 mi · 25%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
2 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35

Keep slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
232.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 15m from Villisca
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Villisca 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 Villisca to Davenport?

The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Villisca and 137.4 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Villisca and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

83 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

101 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

116 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villisca and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 232.19 mi (373.68 km).

Villisca

#1 Villisca

City in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Population1,143
Coordinates40.9297100, -94.9760900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-94.976093, 40.929569)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.02 L · about $36.88
Round trip
$73.76
19.56 gal · 74.04 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.88 $73.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.59 $83.19
Premium $4.65 $45.52 $91.03
Diesel $5.30 $51.87 $103.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Villisca and Davenport. The current time is 04:02:59.

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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.