Origin
Davenport, IA
Night in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Bellevue, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
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Bellevue, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward Midwestern excursion, the drive from Davenport to Bellevue covers 60.5 miles along the Iowa landscape. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is highly economical for a spontaneous weekend getaway. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you total flexibility in your schedule. You will navigate primarily through local roads, ensuring a more grounded experience than a standard interstate trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Street | 37.5 mi | 47m |
| Ansel Briggs Highway | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Platt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 200th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brady Street
— 37.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Bellevue, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
241 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Ripley Street
406 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ripley Street
3
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 5th Street
4
Turn left onto US 61 Business
37 mi
·
47 min
·
Brady Street
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Main Street
6
Turn right onto 200th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
200th Avenue
7
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto IA 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Platt Street
9
Turn left onto IA 62
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
10
Continue on IA 62
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
11
Continue on IA 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
12
Continue on IA 62
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
13
Turn right onto US 52
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Riverview Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 52
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Davenport, 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
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.5 — 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
|
Ripley Street
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward South Main Street
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
IA 64 / East Platt Street
Turn right onto IA 64 / East Platt Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 52 / South Riverview Street
Turn right onto US 52 / South Riverview Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.46 one way
$18.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Bellevue, IA
Night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
22 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
1h 24m 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 driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 60.5-mile journey. You won't be dealing with any highway stretches on this route, as the entire drive stays on local roads like Brady Street, Ansel Briggs Highway, and State Street. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 37.5-mile stretch on Brady Street, which serves as the backbone of your trip. Since the road profile is characterized by frequent turns, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. This is a practical, local-oriented path that connects two distinct points in Iowa without the use of major interstates.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on Brady Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Ripley 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 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on Brady Street. 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 (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, 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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