Davenport, IA to Brooklyn, IA is 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m via US 6 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest region on a mix of highway and main roads. It's a quick drive, ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this route efficient for getting between these two points, with a predictable travel time and cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 6
64.9 mi
1h 11m
I 80
28.3 mi
30m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
County Road V18
1.6 mi
2m
Marquette Street
1 mi
2m
West 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Clay Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Brooklyn, 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
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 6
7
Continue on I 80
28 mi·30 min·I 80
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward Brooklyn
9
Turn right onto CR V18
1.6 mi·2 min·County Road V18
10
Continue on CR V18
0.6 mi·1 min·Clay Street
11
Turn slight left onto CR V18; US 6 Hist
406 ft·10 sec·CR V18; US 6 Hist
12
Turn right onto CR V18
0.3 mi·26 sec·Jackson Street
13
Arrive at destination
CR V18
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day, leaving ample flexibility for departure time. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Davenport and allow for a relaxed pace. With the longest stretch being 64.9 miles on US 6, plan for a potential stop around the halfway point if needed for fuel or a quick break, though it's not strictly necessary for a drive this length. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, so keep that in mind for your budget.
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 51.8 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 103.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 64.9 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 103.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Marquette Street
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 6 Hist / West Locust Street
Turn left onto US 6 Hist / West Locust 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
4
100.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Brooklyn
5
103.4 mi into trip|~2h in|CR V18 / Jackson Street
Turn right onto CR V18 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.24 one way
$34.48 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$18.78
$37.56
premium
$5.18
$21.16
$42.32
diesel
$5.35
$21.84
$43.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of May 20, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Evening
in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, IA
Evening
in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 8 mph1% chanceLive 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
3 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
2h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the 103.7 miles on faster roads like US 6 and I 80. You'll experience a long stretch of 64.9 miles on US 6, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a steady flow of traffic and relatively frequent exits for much of the trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.9 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and I 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Brooklyn, IA is easy. At 2h 1m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
Davenport is one of the Quad Cities, in Eastern Iowa. This Midwestern city on the bank of the Mississippi River has seen a great deal of action throughout history. Today Davenport offers visitors interesting museums, activities and culinary experiences. Being one of the Quad Cities, a side trip to another city is easily doable - just follow the color coded signs!
Top landmarks
•Sacred Heart Cathedral — cathedral church for the Catholic Diocese of Davenport
•Lock and Dam No. 15 — lock and dam on the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenpor...
The longest stretch is about 64.9 miles on US 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, IA before heading back.
