If you are looking to travel between Cedar Rapids and Davenport, you can expect a straightforward journey spanning 85.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete, making it an easy trip to tackle in a single day. You will not need to budget heavily for travel expenses, as the estimated fuel cost sits at approximately $13. Since this is a local route within the Midwest, there is no need to worry about changing regions or adjusting to different driving cultures. Because the trip is relatively short, you can comfortably complete it without any mandatory overnight stops. It is a practical choice for those needing a reliable connection between these two Iowa cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
49.7 mi
54m
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi
24m
West Kimberly Road
3 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
US 6
1.5 mi
2m
29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi
2m
West Locust Street
0.9 mi
2m
Harrison Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 49.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
56 ft·2 sec·Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi·25 sec·Tiffany Drive Northeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi·31 sec·Lindale Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi·2 min·29th Street Northeast
5
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi·22 sec·Coldstream Avenue Northeast
6
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
22 mi·24 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
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 26 minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any major rest stops given the short duration and the absence of scheduled stops in the route data. Keep in mind that because you are relying exclusively on local roads, traffic conditions on streets like 29th Street Northeast can impact your total travel time. Plan to fill your tank before you leave or keep your $13 fuel budget in mind for a quick top-off if needed. Prioritize navigating the turn-heavy sections during daylight hours to make your transition between Cedar Rapids and Davenport as smooth as possible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.7 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
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 Cedar Rapids, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 49.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 75.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lindale Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
74.5 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
75.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.10 one way
$26.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.38
$28.77
premium
$4.89
$16.13
$32.25
diesel
$5.61
$18.50
$37.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.80
$4.02
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.33
$3.35
EV Truck/SUV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night
in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Night
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 44m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate through city streets including Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, and 29th Street Northeast. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will be on local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. Because the longest stretch on any single road like Tiffany Drive Northeast is 0 miles, you should stay alert for frequent turns. This layout requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between various local thoroughfares.
61% 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: 49.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Avenue of the Saints. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort6/10
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 83.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
74.5 mi in|~1h 25m|via US 6
Walcott
75.6 mi in|~1h 27m|via US 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.7 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Davenport, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davenport, IA before heading back.
