How far is Walcott, IA from Le Claire, IA?

The driving distance from Walcott, IA to Le Claire, IA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.66 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.17 mi
35.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.17 mi
Kilometers
35.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walcott
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Le Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walcott
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Eldridge
IA

City in Scott County Iowa

From Walcott
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To Le Claire
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walcott and Le Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walcott and Le Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Downey Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Downey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Street

    705 ft · 33 sec · Bryant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 200th Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 60th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Plainview Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Plainview Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: LeClaire, Bettendorf

    2799 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Cody Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cody Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Jones Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walcott and Le Claire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Plainview Road
22.3 mi · 83%
South Cody Road
1.83 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.81 mi · 3%
60th Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
US 67
0.53 mi · 2%
200th Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Plainview Road

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
00h 17m from Walcott
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walcott and Mostly Sunny near Le Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walcott to Le Claire?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Walcott and 13.4 miles from Le Claire.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walcott and Mostly Sunny near Le Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Eldridge

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

15 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

17 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

24 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

71 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Le Claire. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 km).

Walcott

#1 Walcott

City in Iowa

Population1,627
Coordinates41.5847500, -90.7720900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Le Claire

#2 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates41.5986400, -90.3434600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Walcott (-90.77209, 41.58475)
End: Le Claire (-90.34346, 41.59864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 Walcott and Le Claire. The current time is 00:47:20.

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.