This 193.9-mile drive from Boone, IA, to Davenport, IA, is comfortably manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and Interstate 80, with about 27% of the journey on highways. Plan for a fuel cost around $30 for this route that stays within the Midwest region. With just one recommended stop, this trip offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
96.9 miles from Boone, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
230th Street
77.2 mi
1h 29m
I 80
49.7 mi
54m
73rd Street
33.4 mi
38m
Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi
16m
220th Street
5.2 mi
6m
West Kimberly Road
3 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Story Street
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
230th Street
— 77.2 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone, IA and Davenport, IA.
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Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
67 ft·5 sec·Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2
Turn right onto Story Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Story Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
5.2 mi·6 min·220th Street
4
Continue on US 30
77 mi·1 hr 29 min·230th Street
5
Continue on US 30
33 mi·38 min·73rd Street
6
Take the exit onto US 218
0.4 mi·39 sec·US 218
Toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
7
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
15 mi·16 min·Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
10
Merge onto I 80
50 mi·54 min·I 80
11
Take the exit onto US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
12
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
13
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·West Kimberly Road
14
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Hickory Grove Road
15
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi·2 min·West Locust Street
16
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Gaines Street
17
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·West 14th Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Harrison Street
19
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft·4 sec·West 4th Street
20
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 50-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Boone to maximize your time in Davenport, especially since only one stop is recommended. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $30, and take advantage of the flexibility this shorter drive offers for spontaneous breaks. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the transitions between 230th Street, I-80, and 73rd Street, as these points may require careful navigation.
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 96.9 miles from Boone, IA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.2 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Boone, 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 Boone, IA
This is one driving day of about 193.9 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Boone, 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 230th Street for about 77.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 117.5 and 192.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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117.5 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|US 218
Take the exit onto US 218 toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South:...
5
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
184.6 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock...
5
185.7 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, W...
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192.8 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.31 one way
$60.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.28
$66.57
premium
$4.89
$37.31
$74.63
diesel
$5.61
$42.81
$85.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.2
0
$20.36
$9.31
Efficient EV
48.5
0
$16.97
$7.76
EV Truck/SUV
77.6
0
$27.15
$12.41
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 18, 2026
Origin
Boone, IA
Late night
in Boone on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Cloudy
NW 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 "turn-heavy local drive" with a significant portion of your 193.9 miles on local roads, rather than a continuous interstate experience. While 27% of the route utilizes highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 77.2 miles on 230th Street. This suggests a journey that likely involves more frequent turns and changes in scenery as you transition between different types of roadways, offering a more varied driving experience than a pure highway route.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.2 mi on 230th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 117.5 miles in near US 218.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 117.5 miles (US 218): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 184.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boone, IA to Davenport, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
117.5 mi in|~2h 17m|via US 218
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 193.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.2 miles on 230th Street. 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 117.5 miles (US 218): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 184.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Davenport, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
