How far is Windsor Heights, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Windsor Heights, IA to Davenport, IA is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
173.41 mi
02h 47m
Flight
161.92 mi
260.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.92 mi
Kilometers
260.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.41 mi
Kilometers
279.07 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Windsor Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor Heights
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Davenport
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor Heights
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
Ladora
IA

Human settlement in Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America

From Windsor Heights
85.7 mi
01h 23m
To Davenport
87.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor Heights and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on 66th Street

    967 ft · 47 sec · 66th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1344 ft · 31 sec · University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-235 east

    1741 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway

    9.3 mi · 12 min · John MacVicar Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    151.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor Heights and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
152 mi · 87%
John MacVicar Freeway
9.26 mi · 5%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 1%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 1%
West Locust Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 44m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladora
01h 23m from Windsor Heights
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Windsor Heights and Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windsor Heights to Davenport?

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Ladora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Windsor Heights and 87.7 miles from Davenport.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Windsor Heights and Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Ladora

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

84 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

102 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor Heights and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 161.92 mi (260.59 km).

Windsor Heights

#1 Windsor Heights

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States

Population4,735
Coordinates41.5977700, -93.7082800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 66th Street (-93.708574, 41.597767)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor Heights and Davenport. The current time is 19:30:33.

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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.