Origin
Clinton, IA
Night in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, 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
56m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
Clinton, IA to Davenport, IA is 40.6 miles and takes about 56 minutes via US 61, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Iowa. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a single day of travel, offering a practical way to get from one city to the next without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you need to cover this specific stretch efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 19.5 mi | 27m |
| Lincoln Way | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| Manufacturing Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Bluff Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 19.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto South Bluff Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bluff Boulevard
3
Turn straight onto Manufacturing Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manufacturing Drive
4
Turn right onto US 30
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincoln Way
5
Merge onto US 61
20 mi
·
27 min
·
US 61
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Clinton, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Way
Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Way
Navigation decision point
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 61
Merge onto US 61
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
40.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
56m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with about 48% of the route utilizing highway conditions. You'll encounter stretches on US 61, Lincoln Way, and Manufacturing Drive. The longest uninterrupted section of driving is 19.5 miles on US 61, which should feel like a steady pace. The overall character is a blend, moving from more urban-feeling access roads to a more open highway feel for a significant portion of the trip.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Way.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clinton, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 56m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 40.6 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, IA
Full guide →Clinton is a city in Eastern Iowa.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 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: at 3.9 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 40.6 miles (West 4th 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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