Davenport to Huxley is 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m via I 80, US 6, and I 35, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traveling through Iowa. The route is almost entirely highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day travel time, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.3 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
86.8 mi
1h 33m
US 6
64.9 mi
1h 11m
I 35
14.9 mi
16m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
State Highway 210
1.6 mi
2m
US 69
1.2 mi
2m
Marquette Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,166 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,588
Quietest
2 AM
~205 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Huxley, 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
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 80
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 137BToward I-35 north: MinneapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·42 sec·this road
Exit 137BToward I-35 north: Minneapolis
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·52 sec·this road
Exit 137BToward I-35 North: Minneapolis
11
Merge onto I 35
15 mi·16 min·I 35
Toward I 35 North: MinneapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward IA 210: Huxley, Maxwell
13
Turn left onto IA 210
1.6 mi·2 min·State Highway 210
14
Turn right onto US 69
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 69
15
Enter roundabout onto US 69
98 ft·1 sec·US 69
16
Continue on US 69
0.8 mi·1 min·US 69
17
Turn left
61 ft·4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 23m estimated drive time, leaving Davenport in the morning allows you to reach Huxley by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $28, this trip is very manageable for a single day. The longest stretch without a major exit is 86.8 miles on I 80, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you begin that segment. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have flexibility to depart later if needed, but aim to avoid the busiest commuter times if you're passing through any urban areas.
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 89.3 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huxley, 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 178.6 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 I 80 for about 86.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 175.5 — 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
7
159.2 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 137B
Toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
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160.6 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|I 35
Merge onto I 35 toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
5
175.5 mi into trip|~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward IA 210: Huxley, Maxwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 210: Huxley, Maxwell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.69 one way
$59.39 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$32.34
$64.69
premium
$5.18
$36.44
$72.89
diesel
$5.35
$37.62
$75.24
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: 62.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.6
0
$18.75
$8.57
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.63
$7.14
EV Truck/SUV
71.4
0
$25.00
$11.43
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon
in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Huxley, IA
Afternoon
in Huxley on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
E 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
66°F
Williamsburg, IA
89 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 23m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the 178.6 miles on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 86.8 miles on I 80 before transitioning. The majority of the drive will be on interstates, characterized by frequent exits and the need to merge with other traffic. Surface roads will only appear in the final 5% of the trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.8 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. 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 Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Huxley, IA is easy. At 3h 23m with 95% 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 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 159.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 86.8 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 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 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 159.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Huxley, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
