How far is Waukon, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from Waukon, IA to Davenport, IA is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukon and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukon and Davenport.
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Start on Allamakee Street Northwest
15 m · 3 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Avenue
101 m · 6 sec · Spring Avenue
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Continue on Rossville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rossville Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 76
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 76
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Turn slight right onto Volney Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Volney Road
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Continue on Falcon Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Falcon Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Kale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue
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Turn left onto Garber Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 5th Street
117 m · 9 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Great River Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Great River Road
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Continue on US 52
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on Columbus Street
2936 ft · 50 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on US 52
3.7 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on 11th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 11th Street Northeast
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Continue on 11th Street Southeast
145 m · 13 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Olde Hawkeye Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Olde Hawkeye Road
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Turn right onto Wuchter Road
769 ft · 15 sec · Wuchter Road
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue
1713 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Arterial
32 m · 6 sec · Southwest Arterial
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Arterial
4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Arterial
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Turn left onto US 61 South, US 151 South
1512 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Welcome Way
1.7 mi · 4 min · Welcome Way
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Continue on Harrison Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukon and Davenport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Waukon and 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 Waukon to Davenport?
The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Epworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Waukon and 80.8 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waukon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Epworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukon and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.65 km).
#1 Waukon
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 43.2694200, -91.4757000 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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