Davenport, IA to Mitchellville, IA is 151 miles and takes about 2h 51m via I 80 and US 6, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Iowa. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss drive across the state.
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
75.5 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
76.7 mi
1h 22m
US 6
64.9 mi
1h 11m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Marquette Street
1 mi
2m
West 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Northeast 112th Street
0.6 mi
1m
West Locust Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 76.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,008 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,415
Quietest
2 AM
~146 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
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 Mitchellville, 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·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
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 80
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward CR M27: Mitchellville
9
Turn left onto CR S27
0.6 mi·1 min·Northeast 112th Street
10
Turn left onto CR S27
0.5 mi·54 sec·6th Street Northwest
11
Turn right onto CR S27
0.3 mi·39 sec·Center Avenue North
12
Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
97 ft·4 sec·2nd Street Northeast
13
Arrive at destination
2nd Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 51m duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for any unexpected delays or to enjoy a meal en route. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Davenport, as you'll only have one recommended stop. Pay attention as you transition from I 80 to US 6 and then to West Kimberly Road, as this is where the highway driving concludes. This single-day trip means you don't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.7 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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mitchellville, 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 151 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 76.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 149.5 — 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
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
4
149.1 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward CR M27: Mitchellville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR M27: Mitchellville
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149.5 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|CR S27 / Northeast 112th Street
Turn left onto CR S27 / Northeast 112th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.11 one way
$50.21 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$27.35
$54.69
premium
$5.18
$30.81
$61.62
diesel
$5.35
$31.81
$63.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.86
$7.25
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.21
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.14
$9.66
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 May 28, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon
in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mitchellville, IA
Afternoon
in Mitchellville on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
89°F
Tiffin, IA
76 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
1 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
2h 51m 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 94% of the 151 miles on interstates and major roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 76.7 miles on I 80. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically West Kimberly Road, for the final portion of the trip. Expect a dense pattern of exits and entrances as you navigate the interstate segments.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.7 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 Mitchellville, IA is easy. At 2h 51m with 94% 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 1.7 miles (US 6 Hist / West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point.
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 76.7 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mitchellville, IA before heading back.
