Davenport to Corydon is 203.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m via US 6 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, connecting two points in the state. Given its focus on highways, expect a fairly direct trip without many major detours. It's a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward drive to cover ground efficiently, especially for a same-day trip. The route is designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.8 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 6
64.9 mi
1h 11m
State Highway 14
63.2 mi
1h 33m
I 80
61.3 mi
1h 5m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi
3m
North 7th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Marquette Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Corydon, IA.
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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
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 80
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
9
Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 14
10
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Monroe Street
11
Continue on IA 14
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 14
12
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi·3 min·North Lincoln Street
13
Continue on IA 14
23 mi·34 min·State Highway 14
14
Continue on IA 14
1.5 mi·2 min·North 7th Street
15
Turn right onto IA 14; US 34 Business
0.2 mi·16 sec·Woodlawn Avenue
16
Continue on IA 14; US 34 Business
492 ft·8 sec·State Highway 14
17
Continue on IA 14; US 34 Business
0.4 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
18
Continue on IA 14
16 mi·24 min·State Highway 14
19
Continue on IA 14
0.7 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto IA 14
242 ft·6 sec·East Jackson Street
21
Turn right onto IA 14
460 ft·10 sec·North Lafayette Street
22
Turn right onto IA 2
460 ft·13 sec·East Jefferson Street
23
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
86 ft·3 sec·South Franklin Street
24
Arrive at destination
South Franklin Street
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just over 4 hours, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You could depart Davenport in the morning and arrive in Corydon by early afternoon, leaving ample time for your destination. Given the relatively short duration, flexibility is your friend; consider an early start to maximize your day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant town access is 64.9 miles on US 6, so topping up beforehand is a good idea. The $32 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always factor in potential price fluctuations.
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 101.8 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 57m 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corydon, 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 203.6 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 203.6 — 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
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
133.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
5
203.5 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|IA 2 / East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto IA 2 / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
203.6 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|South Franklin Street
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.83 one way
$63.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.95
$69.90
premium
$4.89
$39.18
$78.36
diesel
$5.61
$44.95
$89.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.77
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
EV Truck/SUV
81.4
1
$28.50
$13.03
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 20, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Corydon, IA
Late night
in Corydon on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of it utilizing major roads like US 6 and I 80, meaning you'll encounter plenty of faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 64.9 miles on US 6, offering a good period of consistent travel. You can anticipate a profile that leans towards a highway-focused drive, so be prepared for stretches of interstate and major state highways designed for efficiency. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over winding, scenic byways.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and State Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m 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 133.7 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 Corydon, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
133.7 mi in|~2h 31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 203.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 64.9 miles on US 6. 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 133.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Corydon, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
