Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Muscatine, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
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Muscatine, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick regional excursion within Iowa, the 28.9-mile journey from Davenport to Muscatine is a straightforward choice. Clocking in at approximately 39 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Warren Street, West River Drive, and 140th Street, keeping your travel expenses low with an estimated fuel cost of just $4. Because the route remains entirely within the Midwest, you can expect a familiar, localized driving experience. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two cities that allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 140th Street | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| West River Drive | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Park Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Warren Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
140th Street
— 20.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Muscatine, 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
Turn left onto US 61 Business; IA 22; IA 38; IA 92
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on US 61 Business; IA 38; IA 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Mulberry Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
8
Continue on Mulberry Avenue
355 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
9
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
360 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 3rd Street
10
Turn right onto Walnut Street
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Warren Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 61 Business / West River Drive
Turn right onto US 61 Business / West River Drive
Navigation decision point
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Mulberry Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Mulberry Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Muscatine, IA
Late night in Muscatine on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 39-minute duration navigating surface streets and local connectors. The absence of major highways means you should stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between Warren Street, West River Drive, and 140th Street. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road demands your full attention, providing a distinct change of pace from high-speed travel. Because there is no long-haul highway stretch, you will find yourself navigating a series of shorter, connected segments throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Muscatine, IA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 61 Business / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (Mulberry Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Muscatine, IA
Full guide →Muscatine is a city sitting alongside the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 61 Business / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (Mulberry Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muscatine, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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