Davenport, IA to Monticello, IA is 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m via Brady Street and State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Iowa. The drive is generally a mixed bag, offering a bit of both highway and local road experiences. Consider this route for a quick, uncomplicated journey between these two Midwestern towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Brady Street
39.9 mi
50m
State Highway 64
19.4 mi
28m
State Highway 38
13.3 mi
19m
Railroad Street
2.4 mi
3m
East Main Street
1 mi
1m
East Oak Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West 5th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Brady Street
— 39.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Monticello, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
241 ft·9 sec·West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Ripley Street
406 ft·16 sec·Ripley Street
3
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·West 5th Street
4
Turn left onto US 61 Business
40 mi·50 min·Brady Street
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
6
Turn left onto IA 64
0.1 mi·9 sec·West Platt Street
7
Continue on IA 64
8.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 64
8
Continue on IA 64
2.4 mi·3 min·Railroad Street
9
Continue on IA 64
6.1 mi·9 min·State Highway 64
10
Continue on IA 64
0.2 mi·19 sec·Isabel Street
11
Turn right onto IA 64; IA 136
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
12
Continue on IA 64
4.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
13
Turn right onto IA 38
13 mi·19 min·State Highway 38
14
Continue on IA 38
0.4 mi·41 sec·East Oak Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 151 Business; IA 38
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Main Street
16
Turn left onto IA 38
0.2 mi·16 sec·East 1st Street
17
Turn right onto North Maple Street
73 ft·3 sec·North Maple Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Maple Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, one-day trip of just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. There are no specific stops noted, so plan to fuel up before you leave Davenport, as the estimated fuel cost is around $12. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially on State Highway 38, as it can sometimes be more rural. The longest stretch is nearly 40 miles, so if you prefer to break up driving, consider a brief pause around the halfway point, though it's not strictly necessary for this duration.
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 38.9 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.9 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 49m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Brady Street for about 39.9 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 and 77.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Ripley Street
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West 5th Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 151 Business; IA 38 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 151 Business; IA 38 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|IA 38 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto IA 38 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.9 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|North Maple Street
Turn right onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.18 one way
$24.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.37
$26.74
premium
$4.89
$14.99
$29.98
diesel
$5.61
$17.20
$34.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.82
$3.12
EV Truck/SUV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Monticello, IA
Late night
in Monticello on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
24 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
1h 47m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.9 miles on Brady Street, which can feel like a substantial portion of the journey. As you progress, expect the drive to transition between more direct highway sections and potentially more winding or slower local roads as you get closer to Monticello. The profile suggests a varied driving feel, avoiding monotony.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.9 mi on Brady Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ripley 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 1h 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 77.4 miles (US 151 Business; IA 38 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 39.9 miles on Brady Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ripley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 77.4 miles (US 151 Business; IA 38 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monticello, IA before heading back.
