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Davenport, IA Road Trips

With 37 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Davenport, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 29-mile quick runs to 364-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Davenport, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

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Trip Routes

97

Longest Drive

394.2 mi

Akron, IA

Quickest Drive

39m

Muscatine, IA

Plan Around Davenport, IA

Trips from Davenport, IA

Driving from Davenport, IA

Expect an average of 168 miles and about 3h 20m behind the wheel when leaving Davenport, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 364 miles (6h 55m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Davenport, IA include Sioux City, IA (363.9 mi, 6h 43m), Arnolds Park, IA (342.2 mi, 6h 55m), Sidney, IA (335.4 mi, 6h 23m), Carter Lake, IA (303.2 mi, 5h 41m), and Villisca, IA (279.1 mi, 5h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 168-mile trip from Davenport, IA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 mapped routes leaving Davenport, IA and 60 routes heading into Davenport, IA, covering 97 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 364 miles.

The longest mapped route from Davenport, IA covers 364 miles and takes approximately 6h 55m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.

The average route from Davenport, IA runs about 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 168-mile trip from Davenport, IA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Davenport, IA include Sioux City, IA, Arnolds Park, IA, Sidney, IA and Carter Lake, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Davenport, IA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

101,083

Median Income

$64,497

Median Home Value

$162,900

Median Age

37.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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