How far is West Union, IA from Davenport, IA?
The driving distance from West Union, IA to Davenport, IA is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Union and Davenport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Davenport.
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Start on North Vine Street
160 m · 28 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Bradford Street
1644 ft · 35 sec · West Bradford Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150
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Continue on K Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · K Avenue
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Turn left onto 90th Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · 90th Street
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Turn straight onto Eisenhower Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eisenhower Road
1 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Road
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Continue on C Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · C Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward C Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · C Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto C Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · C Avenue
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Continue on Washburn Avenue
12.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 54 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 West Union and Davenport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Union 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 West Union to Davenport?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 80.5 miles from West Union and 80.7 miles from Davenport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Union and Mostly Cloudy near Davenport.
Stop Ideas Near Epworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.38 km).
#1 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,270 |
| Coordinates | 42.9627600, -91.8082200 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 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 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
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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