Origin
Bellevue, IA
Night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, IA to Davenport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Bellevue to Davenport, this 60.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Iowa Midwest. You can easily complete the trip in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is as economical as it is accessible. Because of the manageable distance and duration, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, this drive offers a reliable path between these two riverside hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 37.7 mi | 48m |
| Ansel Briggs Highway | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Platt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 200th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 37.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on US 52
38 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Riverview Street
2
Turn left onto IA 62
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
3
Continue on IA 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
4
Continue on IA 62
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
5
Continue on IA 62
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
6
Turn right onto IA 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Platt Street
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on 200th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
200th Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 61: Davenport
10
Merge onto US 61
38 mi
·
48 min
·
US 61
11
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
12
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Bellevue, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 62 / State Street
Turn left onto IA 62 / State Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
IA 64 / East Platt Street
Turn right onto IA 64 / East Platt Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward US 61: Davenport
Navigation decision point
Toward US 61: Davenport
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.46 one way
$18.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Night in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Grand Mound, IA
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience as you navigate this route, which maintains a 62% highway share. Your journey relies heavily on US 61, the Ansel Briggs Highway, and State Street to keep you moving efficiently. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 37.7 miles on US 61, allowing you to settle into a consistent driving rhythm. The transition from the more rural stretches toward the Davenport area shifts the pace, requiring you to remain attentive as you exit the open highway and move onto local infrastructure.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Ansel Briggs Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 62 / State Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bellevue, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 24m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 62 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (IA 64 / East Platt Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 62 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (IA 64 / East Platt Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davenport, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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