Origin
Blue Grass, IA
Late night in Blue Grass on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Grass, IA to Davenport, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Grass, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Blue Grass to Davenport, this 11.2-mile journey is about as straightforward as it gets. You will spend roughly 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like South Mississippi Street, East Mayne Street, and Main Street, you won't encounter any highway driving. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Navigating this path is simple and efficient, serving as a reliable connection within the Midwest region. Since there are no planned stops required, you can focus on a direct transit between these two Iowa communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| East Mayne Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Mississippi Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Garonne Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Grass, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on West Garonne Street
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Garonne Street
2
Turn left onto CR Y40
132 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Mississippi Street
3
Turn right onto East Mayne Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mayne Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto US 61
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
US 61
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR Y40 / South Mississippi Street
Turn left onto CR Y40 / South Mississippi Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Mayne Street
Turn right onto East Mayne Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, your focus will be on managing frequent transitions between South Mississippi Street, East Mayne Street, and Main Street. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the route is designed for local navigation through the Iowa landscape. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, requiring your full attention for turns rather than long-distance cruising. It is a brief, hands-on experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and East Mayne Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR Y40 / South Mississippi Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR Y40 / South Mississippi Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Mayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 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 (CR Y40 / South Mississippi Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Mayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: 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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