Davenport to Manning is 248.9 miles and takes about 4h 58m via I 80 and US 6, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Iowa, making it a straightforward trek. With 65% of the drive on highways, expect a good amount of time cruising at higher speeds. The total duration is just under 5 hours, which is very manageable for a single-day trip. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
124.4 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
98 mi
1h 46m
US 6
64.9 mi
1h 11m
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
54.5 mi
1h 15m
Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi
19m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.6 mi
3m
Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi
3m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 98 mi, about 1h 46m
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 Manning, 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
98 mi·1 hr 46 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 127Toward IA 141 West: Urbandale, GrimesUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto IA 141
195 ft·3 sec·Northwest Urbandale Drive
10
Continue on IA 141
2.6 mi·3 min·Southeast Grimes Boulevard
11
Continue on IA 141
1.0 mi·1 min·Northeast Grimes Boulevard
12
Continue on IA 141
2.6 mi·3 min·Northwest 114th Street
13
Continue on IA 141
16 mi·18 min·Northwest Granger Drive
14
Continue on IA 141
0.9 mi·1 min·Northwest Granger Drive
15
Continue on IA 141
21 mi·28 min·George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
16
Continue on IA 141
0.5 mi·55 sec·Railway Street
17
Continue on IA 141
34 mi·47 min·George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Main Street
19
Turn right onto 3rd Street
42 ft·1 sec·3rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 58m estimated drive time, leaving Davenport in the morning allows ample time to reach Manning before evening. The total distance of 248.9 miles is easily covered in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider stopping around the halfway point, perhaps after the 98-mile stretch on I 80, to refuel and stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost of $39 is a good baseline for budgeting, but always check current prices. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 80 to US 6, as this marks the shift from highway to surface road driving.
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 124.4 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.4 miles or 2h 22m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manning, 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 248.9 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 98 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 248.8 — 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
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170.5 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward IA 141 West: Urbandale, Grimes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward IA 141 West: Urbandale, Grimes
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248.8 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.38 one way
$82.76 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$45.08
$90.15
premium
$5.18
$50.79
$101.58
diesel
$5.35
$52.43
$104.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.7
0
$26.13
$11.95
Efficient EV
62.2
0
$21.78
$9.96
EV Truck/SUV
99.6
1
$34.85
$15.93
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 28, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon
in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:23PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Destination
Manning, IA
Afternoon
in Manning on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 1 to 6 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:23PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
89°F
New Sharon, IA
124 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 58m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 65% of the 248.9 miles on roads like I 80. You'll experience a longest stretch of 98 miles on I 80 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience for the first part of the trip, with the highway portion likely featuring more frequent exits and potentially denser traffic patterns than the latter half on US 6 and George P. Soumas Memorial Highway.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. 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 58m drive. You will face about 8 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 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,362 ft587 ft
Total Climb
1,042 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
1,362 ft
~248.9 mi in
Elevation Range
774 ft
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 Manning, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Grimes along the way.
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 98 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 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Manning, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
