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

The driving distance from West Liberty, IA to Davenport, IA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.54 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.62 mi
57.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.62 mi
Kilometers
57.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.85 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Liberty
2026-04-17T08:57
Arrive Davenport
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Liberty
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Durant
IA

City in Cedar County, Iowa

From West Liberty
22.9 mi
00h 25m
To Davenport
18.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    820 ft · 22 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Columbus Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Columbus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Garfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garfield Avenue
35.5 mi · 86%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 7%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 6%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 3%
West Locust Street
0.95 mi · 2%
North Columbus Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garfield Avenue

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
00h 25m from West Liberty
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Liberty and Mostly Sunny then 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 West Liberty to Davenport?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from West Liberty and 18.7 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Liberty and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

29 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

32 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

37 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Galesburg station

86 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.33 km).

West Liberty

#1 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,734
Coordinates41.5700200, -91.2637700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-91.263771, 41.569972)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Liberty and Davenport. The current time is 08:57:54.

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.