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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.16 mi
02h 43m
Flight
117.68 mi
189.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.16 mi
Kilometers
259.36 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 29, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in West Union
Wed, Apr 29, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Union
2026-04-29T14:00
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 29, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Union
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
Epworth
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From West Union
80.5 mi
01h 21m
To Davenport
80.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 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 West Union and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vine Street

    160 m · 28 sec · North Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bradford Street

    1644 ft · 35 sec · West Bradford Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 150

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 150

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150

  6. 6

    Continue on K Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · K Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 90th Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 90th Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Eisenhower Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Eisenhower Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Road

  11. 11

    Continue on C Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · C Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward C Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · C Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto C Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · C Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Washburn Avenue

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue

    1713 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Arterial

    32 m · 6 sec · Southwest Arterial

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Southwest Arterial

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Arterial

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US 61 South, US 151 South

    1512 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Welcome Way

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Welcome Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Harrison Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
62.4 mi · 39%
Washburn Avenue
59.7 mi · 37%
Lincoln Road
7.08 mi · 4%
C Avenue
6.1 mi · 4%
90th Street
5.15 mi · 3%
K Avenue
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epworth
01h 21m from West Union
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

107 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

109 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

116 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.38 km).

West Union

#1 West Union

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,270
Coordinates42.9627600, -91.8082200
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Vine Street (-91.808203, 42.962762)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.91
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between West Union and Davenport. The current time is 14:00:18.

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.