Davenport to Fairfield is 107 miles and takes about 2 hours 16 minutes via US 34, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, offering a straightforward journey between two points. The route is classified as a mixed drive, indicating you won't be on one type of road for the entire trip. With a recommended 1 day, this makes for an easy day trip or a comfortable leg of a larger road trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated drive through the heartland.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.6 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
140th Street
20.3 mi
22m
Avenue of the Saints
20.3 mi
23m
US 34
19.4 mi
22m
State Highway 92
17 mi
25m
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi
12m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
West River Drive
5.5 mi
8m
East Burlington Avenue
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
140th Street
— 20.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Fairfield, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto Warren Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Warren Street
3
Turn right onto US 61 Business
5.5 mi·8 min·West River Drive
4
Continue on US 61
20 mi·22 min·140th Street
5
Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92
7.2 mi·8 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
11 mi·12 min·Grandview Avenue
7
Take the exit onto IA 92
0.3 mi·41 sec·IA 92
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
8
Turn right onto IA 92
8.1 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
9
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi·1 min·Oak Street
10
Continue on IA 92
8.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 92
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
12
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
20 mi·23 min·Avenue of the Saints
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
0.5 mi·38 sec·US 218 Business
Exit 45
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
15
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
19 mi·22 min·US 34; IA 163
16
Take the exit onto US 34 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·US 34 Business
Exit 214Toward US 34 Business West
17
Turn right onto US 34 Business
2.4 mi·4 min·East Burlington Avenue
18
Turn right onto North B Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·North B Street
19
Turn left onto East Briggs Avenue
415 ft·20 sec·East Briggs Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Briggs Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just over 2 hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Departing Davenport in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Fairfield with breaks if needed. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your own based on your preferences. Keep an eye on your fuel level; while the estimated cost is $17, it's always wise to top up before setting off. A practical tip for this route: since the longest stretch on a single road is 20.3 miles, be sure to have any snacks or drinks readily accessible before you begin that segment.
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 53.6 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, 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 107.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 140th Street for about 20.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 107 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Warren Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip|~54m in|IA 92
Take the exit onto IA 92 toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Colu...
5
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 218 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 45
5
103.9 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 34 Business
Take the exit onto US 34 Business toward US 34 Business West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 214
Toward US 34 Business West
5
107 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|East Briggs Avenue
Turn left onto East Briggs Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.74 one way
$33.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.38
$36.77
premium
$4.89
$20.61
$41.22
diesel
$5.61
$23.65
$47.29
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: 37.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.25
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Night
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairfield, IA
Night
in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
20 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 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 107-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 42% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on 140th Street, Avenue of the Saints, and US 34, providing some variety. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 20.3 miles on 140th Street, so be prepared for that segment. The profile suggests a blend, meaning you might transition between faster highway speeds and more local road driving. Expect the road to change character as you progress through different terrains and communities.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on 140th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.5 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Fairfield, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.
Cr G48 East: Grandview
44.9 mi in|~54m|via IA 92
Columbus Junction
44.9 mi in|~54m|via IA 92
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on 140th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fairfield, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.5 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, IA before heading back.
