Road Trips from Davenport, IA
From Davenport, you've got a solid range of options for a quick getaway. If you're looking for a short trip with a great drive score, several destinations are within a 2.5-hour radius, offering mostly flat terrain and park access. For longer adventures, there are multiple routes around 5 hours away, featuring mostly flat or gently rolling terrain, though some options skip park access. These picks are primarily day trips, with no overnight recommendations.
Total Routes
37
Shortest
2h
With Parks Nearby
19
Full-day getaway
14 total in this range
Iowa Falls, IA
3h 39m186.6 mi one way
This 3.7-hour drive to Iowa Falls offers a perfect 10 drive score, matching the best options for road quality. It's a longer day trip, covering 186.6 miles with mostly flat terrain. While it has parks, none are specifically noted nearby.
Story City, IA
3h 43m189.3 mi one way
Similar to Iowa Falls, this 3.7-hour trip to Story City also boasts a top drive score of 10. The 189.3 miles traverse mostly flat terrain. Like its counterpart, it includes park access but no specific nearby park details.
Evansdale, IA
2h 32m129.8 mi one way
At just 2.5 hours and 129.8 miles, Evansdale is one of your closest options with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, and park access is available, making it a solid choice for a shorter excursion.
Orange, IA
2h 38m134.9 mi one way
This 2.6-hour drive to Orange is comparable to Evansdale, covering 134.9 miles with a drive score of 9. It also features mostly flat terrain and park access, providing another convenient day trip choice.
Hudson, IA
2h 45m140.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
23 total in this range
Algona, IA
5h 26m270.2 mi one way
At 5.4 hours and 270.2 miles, Algona is one of the furthest options. This mixed highway and surface road route has a drive score of 10 but notably does not have parks available along the way. The terrain is mostly flat.
Manning, IA
4h 58m248.9 mi one way
This 5-hour drive to Manning covers 248.9 miles on mostly highway, earning a perfect drive score of 10. The terrain is gently rolling, and park access is available, offering a longer journey with good road conditions.
Forest City, IA
4h 54m247 mi one way
Lake Mills, IA
5h252.2 mi one way
Lake Mills is a 5-hour drive, covering 252.2 miles on mostly surface roads with a drive score of 9. Expect mostly flat terrain and available park access on this longer route.
Nora Springs, IA
4h 2m203.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Iowa Falls, IA
3h 39m186.6 mi one way
Story City, IA
3h 43m189.3 mi one way
Algona, IA
5h 26m270.2 mi one way
Evansdale, IA
2h 32m129.8 mi one way
Algona, IA
5h 26m270.2 mi one way
Orange City, IA
7h 10m361 mi one way
Sioux City, IA
6h 43m363.9 mi one way
Villisca, IA
5h 23m279.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Consider routes with park access like Evansdale or Orange for spring outings, as the mostly flat terrain will be pleasant.
Summer
The longer drives to Manning or Humboldt are feasible in summer, with mostly flat or gently rolling terrain suitable for warmer weather.
Fall
The drive score of 10 on routes like Iowa Falls or Story City makes them excellent for fall, with mostly flat terrain offering clear views.
Winter
Opt for routes with higher drive scores and mostly flat terrain, such as Evansdale or Orange, to navigate winter conditions more easily.
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