Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Bridgeport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Bridgeport, IA
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Trip Overview
This 42.7-mile drive from Davenport, IA to Bridgeport, IA is a quick trip, typically taking about 57 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including parts of Brady Street, Ansel Briggs Highway, and South Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it quite budget-friendly. The overall feel of this route is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a taste of the Midwest's landscape without extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Street | 37.5 mi | 47m |
| Ansel Briggs Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Platt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 200th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ripley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 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 Bridgeport, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
10
Turn left onto 233rd Avenue
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
233rd Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
233rd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 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 39.9 — 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
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 61 Business / Brady Street
Turn left onto US 61 Business / Brady 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bridgeport, IA
Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
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
57m 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 driving experience characterized by frequent turns, typical of a local route, as indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local highways for the entire 42.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 37.5 miles, likely on Brady Street, before the road configuration changes. This means you'll be actively engaged with the steering wheel for a good portion of the drive, rather than cruising on an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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 57m 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 0.4 miles (US 61 Business / Brady Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 0.4 miles (US 61 Business / Brady Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, 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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