Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
191.9 mi
309 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
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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Cresco, IA
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Trip Overview
This 191.9-mile drive from Davenport, IA to Cresco, IA is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking about 4 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily via Avenue of the Saints and US 6, you'll experience a predominantly local road feel with a 27% highway share. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, this route is an economical option for a quick regional excursion within the Midwest. The drive is designed for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll find the journey offers a genuine taste of Iowa's landscape without demanding an overnight stay.
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
95.9 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 54.6 mi | 1h |
| US 6 | 51 mi | 56m |
| Union Avenue | 20.8 mi | 28m |
| Viking Avenue | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Baxter Avenue | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Willow Avenue | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Benson Shady Grove Avenue | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Y Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 54.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Cresco, 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
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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
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
11
Turn right onto CR V65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
12
Continue on CR V65
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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South Street
14
Turn right onto V62
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
15
Continue on CR V62
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Baxter Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto CR V62
129 ft
·
2 sec
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Baxter Avenue
17
Continue on CR V62
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baxter Avenue
18
Continue on Walnut Street South
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Walnut Street South
19
Turn left onto Fairbank Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Fairbank Street
20
Continue on IA 281
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
102nd Street
21
Turn right onto North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
22
Continue on Y Avenue
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Y Avenue
23
Turn left onto IA 3
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
230th Street
24
Turn right onto V56
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Viking Avenue
25
Continue on V56
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Union Avenue
26
Continue on V56
437 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Highway V56
27
Turn right onto IA 24
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Highway 24
28
Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Union Avenue
29
Turn right onto 100th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
100th Street
30
Turn left onto Willow Avenue
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Willow Avenue
31
Continue on 3rd Street Southwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street Southwest
32
Continue on 3rd Street West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street West
33
Turn right onto 8th Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue West
34
Arrive at destination
8th Avenue East
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for when you start. With only one recommended stop, you can easily tailor your journey to your preferences. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $30 cost suggests it's a budget-friendly trip, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to road signs for Avenue of the Saints, as it will be your primary guide for a significant portion of the drive, helping you navigate the more turn-heavy local segments efficiently.
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 95.9 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 53m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, 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 191.9 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.9 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 134.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
114.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
5
134.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
Fairbank Street
Turn left onto Fairbank Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.00 one way
$60.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.93 | $73.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.37 | $84.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Cresco, IA
Late night in Cresco on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
25 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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 27% of the journey utilizes highway segments, much of the 191.9 miles will be on more intimate, local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.6 miles along the Avenue of the Saints, offering a solid period of consistent travel before the landscape shifts. This mix means you'll be actively engaged with the road, enjoying a dynamic driving experience that breaks up the miles effectively.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 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 4.7 miles in near US 6 / West Kimberly Road.
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 4h 5m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Davenport, IA and Cresco, IA, road signs point toward Waterloo, Cr V65: Jesup and La Porte City.
Waterloo
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Cr V65: Jesup
114.1 mi in
|
~2h 13m
La Porte City
114.1 mi in
|
~2h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 191.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 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 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; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Cresco, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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