Connecting Bloomfield to Davenport, this 151.5-mile journey across the Iowa Midwest typically takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes. Since the drive is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend roughly $23 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate the state. You will primarily utilize US 34, U.S. 61, and the Avenue of the Saints to complete the trek. This route serves as a straightforward, highway-focused connection between the two cities, perfect for travelers who prioritize efficiency over winding backroads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.7 miles from Bloomfield, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 34
48.9 mi
56m
U.S. 61
20.3 mi
22m
Avenue of the Saints
19.9 mi
22m
Weaver Road
17.4 mi
19m
State Highway 92
16.9 mi
25m
IA 92
11.6 mi
13m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.1 mi
8m
West River Drive
6 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 48.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
341 ft·12 sec·East Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto US 63
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Washington Street
3
Continue on US 63
17 mi·19 min·Weaver Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 34
44 ft·0 sec·US 34
5
Continue on US 34
2.1 mi·2 min·US 34
6
Take the exit onto US 34
47 mi·54 min·US 34
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 234
8
Turn left onto US 218 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·Old US Highway 218
9
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
20 mi·22 min·Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
11
At end of road, turn right onto IA 92
8.6 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
12
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi·1 min·Oak Street
13
Continue on IA 92
8.3 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
14
Take the ramp onto IA 92
12 mi·13 min·IA 92
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
15
Turn left onto US 61; IA 92
7.1 mi·8 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
16
Continue on US 61
20 mi·22 min·U.S. 61
17
Continue on US 61
6.0 mi·10 min·West River Drive
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·55 sec·Main Street
19
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·West 4th Street
20
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple thanks to the short duration, giving you plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. Since you only have one planned stop, aim to stretch your legs around the midpoint to break up the 3-hour drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Bloomfield, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and current market prices. Because the majority of your time is spent on high-speed roads, ensure your tire pressure and fluid levels are checked before you pull out of your driveway. Prioritizing a morning departure will help you reach Davenport comfortably by the afternoon, leaving you plenty of time for your arrival plans.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.7 miles from Bloomfield, IA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomfield, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomfield, IA
This is one driving day of about 151.5 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Bloomfield, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 34 for about 48.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 151.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 63 / North Washington Street
Turn left onto US 63 / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip|~20m in|US 34
Enter roundabout onto US 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
88.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|IA 92 / State Highway 92
At end of road, turn right onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
6
106 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|IA 92
Take the ramp onto IA 92 toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
5
151.3 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.69 one way
$47.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.01
$52.01
premium
$4.89
$29.15
$58.31
diesel
$5.61
$33.45
$66.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.91
$7.27
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.26
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.21
$9.70
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bloomfield, IA
Late night
in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Mount Pleasant, IA
76 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
3h 5m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a steady, highway-focused experience, as roughly 70 percent of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.9 miles on US 34, which allows for consistent speeds and fewer turns. The road transitions between these primary routes, requiring you to stay alert as you move from local stretches onto the Avenue of the Saints and U.S. 61. While the path avoids the complexity of technical local roads, the mix of highway types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. It is a functional, reliable drive that moves you across the region with minimal fuss.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.9 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and U.S. 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 63 / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 63 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (US 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.5 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 151.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 48.9 miles on US 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 63 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (US 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.5 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Davenport, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
