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Trip from Davenport, IA to Ackley, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

175.8 mi

283 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Downtown Ackley, IA, IA

Ackley, IA

Tara Winstead

Trip Overview

Davenport, IA to Ackley, IA is 175.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m via Avenue of the Saints, US 6, and County Highway S56, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, making it a straightforward journey. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it’s ideal for a single-day excursion. The majority of this route is on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate drive. You'll find this route offers a simple way to travel between these two Iowa points without needing an overnight stay.

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

87.9 miles from Davenport, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 108.7 mi 2h 2m
US 6 51 mi 56m
County Highway S56 5.9 mi 10m
West Kimberly Road 2.9 mi 4m
Hickory Grove Road 2.5 mi 5m
Marquette Street 1 mi 2m
Butler Street 0.8 mi 1m
West 4th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 108.7 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Ackley, IA.

1

Start on West 4th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
2

Turn right onto Marquette Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street
3

Turn left onto US 6 Hist

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Locust Street
4

Turn slight right onto US 6 Hist

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
6

Take the ramp onto US 6

51 mi · 56 min · US 6
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9

Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27

71 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Avenue of the Saints
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27

38 mi · 43 min · Avenue of the Saints
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward CR S56: Ackley, Eldora
12

Turn right onto County Highway S56

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Highway S56
13

Continue on Butler Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Butler Street
14

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
15

Turn slight right onto Main Street

115 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the drive duration of under 3.5 hours, starting your trip any time in the morning should allow you to reach Ackley with plenty of daylight to spare. Plan for one stop to break up the drive; with only 175.8 miles, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move onto County Highway S56, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $27 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check local prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily depart and arrive on the same day without needing accommodation.

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 87.9 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.7 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 39 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.9 miles or 1h 44m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ackley, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Davenport, 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 Davenport, IA

This is one driving day of about 175.8 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Davenport, 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 108.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Rapids, IA

88 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

Iowa City, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Rapids, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.9 mi

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rock Island, Illinois

1 mi

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15633233293

Visit website

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15638881053

Visit website

Tommy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15633236689

Visit website

QC Coffee and Pancake House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13097889589

Visit website

Copper Boar American Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 62.8

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196650008

Visit website

Figge Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+15633456647

Visit website

NEST Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13092064012

Visit website

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15632326642

Visit website

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Aroma Coffee & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15633221774

Visit website

Press Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50.2

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13198871500

Visit website

Café Saint Pio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.3

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13192001000

Midnight Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.8

Tiffin, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13196262272

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 62.8

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.3

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.2

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 12.6

Walcott, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.2

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 50.2

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+31880109500

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.3

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 87.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

I-80 WB

0 mi from route

I-80 WB (trucks only)

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

I-80 EB

0.1 mi from route

I-80 EB (trucks only)

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Casey's General Store

0.3 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.4 mi from route

Rest Area

2.1 mi from route

Rest Area

2.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

2.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

2.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.5 mi from route

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Field Day Brewing Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.8

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13192082154

Visit website

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 62.8

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196262550

Visit website

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.8

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

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 0.7 and 168.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Marquette Street

Turn right onto Marquette Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 6 / West Kimberly Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road

Navigation decision point

5
58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
6
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
5
168.3 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward CR S56: Ackley, Eldora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CR S56: Ackley, Eldora

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.48 one way

$54.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.18 $60.35
premium $4.89 $33.83 $67.66
diesel $5.61 $38.81 $77.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Iowa City, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Coralville, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Walcott, Iowa

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

North Liberty, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Iowa City, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargeLab Charging Station

Iowa City, Iowa

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 3 Tesla: 2 Blink: 2 Shell Recharge: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.7 0 $18.46 $8.44
Efficient EV 44 0 $15.38 $7.03
EV Truck/SUV 70.3 0 $24.61 $11.25

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Davenport, IA

Late night in Davenport on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ackley, IA

Late night in Ackley on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 29m 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 drive involves a significant amount of time on surface roads, with only 29% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 108.7 miles on the Avenue of the Saints before transitioning to other roads. Expect to encounter more local traffic and potentially slower speeds as you move from highway driving to county roads. The shift from the highway environment to primarily surface roads means you'll notice a change in the driving experience, with fewer exits and more opportunities for rural cruising.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.7 mi on Avenue of the Saints.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 29m 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 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: 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 Davenport, IA to Ackley, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.

Waterloo

58.9 mi in | ~1h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 175.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 108.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints. 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 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Ackley, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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