How far is Waverly, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Waverly, IA to Davenport, IA is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
157.08 mi
02h 33m
Flight
127.89 mi
205.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.89 mi
Kilometers
205.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.08 mi
Kilometers
252.8 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 29, 6:29 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Wed, Apr 29, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-29T15:55
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 29, 6:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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 Waverly
77.5 mi
01h 16m
To Davenport
79.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bremer Avenue

    19 m · 10 sec · West Bremer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
75.6 mi · 48%
I 80 East
50.9 mi · 32%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.66 mi · 4%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 4%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Rapids
01h 16m from Waverly
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waverly and Mostly Cloudy near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 77.5 miles from Waverly and 79.6 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waverly and Mostly Cloudy 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 Waverly and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 127.89 mi (205.82 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

Population10,298
Coordinates42.7258100, -92.4754600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bremer Avenue (-92.475459, 42.725736)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Davenport. The current time is 15:55:38.

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.