How far is West Burlington, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from West Burlington, IA to Davenport, IA is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.55 mi
01h 28m
Flight
56.89 mi
91.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.89 mi
Kilometers
91.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in West Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Burlington
2026-04-18T02:02
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Burlington
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
Fruitland
IA

Township in Muscatine County, Iowa

From West Burlington
39.2 mi
00h 44m
To Davenport
39.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Burlington and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wheeler Street

    7 m · 3 sec · East Wheeler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Mount Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue

    25.8 mi · 31 min · North Roosevelt Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Baxter Street

    18 mi · 20 min · North Baxter Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  8. 8

    Continue on West River Drive

    6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roosevelt Avenue
25.8 mi · 33%
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 26%
North Baxter Street
18 mi · 23%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.15 mi · 9%
West River Drive
6.05 mi · 8%
East Mount Pleasant Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Roosevelt Avenue

Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue

25.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitland
00h 44m from West Burlington
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Burlington 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 West Burlington to Davenport?

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Fruitland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from West Burlington and 39.3 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fruitland

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

51 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

53 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

55 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Burlington and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 56.89 mi (91.55 km).

West Burlington

#1 West Burlington

City in Iowa

Population2,875
Coordinates40.8250400, -91.1565400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Wheeler Street (-91.15654, 40.825025)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Burlington and Davenport. The current time is 02:02:15.

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.