Davenport, IA to Orange, IA is 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Avenue of the Saints / US 6, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, offering a straightforward journey between two points in the state. The route is a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience different types of roads rather than a constant interstate pace. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this trip is an accessible option for those looking for a relatively short drive. It's a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground efficiently without a significant time commitment.
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
67.5 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
72.5 mi
1h 20m
US 6
51 mi
56m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Hawkeye Road
1.8 mi
2m
Marquette Street
1 mi
2m
West 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
East Orange Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 72.5 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Orange, 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
51 mi·56 min·US 6
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
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Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
71 mi·1 hr 18 min·Avenue of the Saints
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27
1.7 mi·1 min·Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
12
Turn left
102 ft·8 sec
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, DysartUse the left lane.
13
Turn left onto IA 21
1.8 mi·2 min·Hawkeye Road
14
Turn right onto East Orange Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·East Orange Road
15
Turn left onto Kimball Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Kimball Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Kimball Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time for this 134.9-mile trip. Aiming to leave Davenport, IA in the morning will allow ample time to reach Orange, IA with daylight to spare. While there's only one recommended stop, be aware that the longest stretch without a significant road change is 72.5 miles, so plan for a brief pause before or during that segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially with a budget of around $21, and utilize the available services along US 6 and the Avenue of the Saints. A good tip for this route is to check local road conditions before you depart, as the mix of highway and local roads can sometimes present unexpected variations.
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 67.5 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange, 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 134.9 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 72.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 132.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
5
58.6 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
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58.9 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
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132 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
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132.4 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Turn left toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.09 one way
$42.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.16
$46.31
premium
$4.89
$25.96
$51.92
diesel
$5.61
$29.78
$59.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.5
0
$14.16
$6.48
Efficient EV
33.7
0
$11.80
$5.40
EV Truck/SUV
54
0
$18.89
$8.63
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Orange, IA
Late night
in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
2h 38m 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 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced roads, but also periods where the pace slows. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 72.5 miles on the Avenue of the Saints, giving you a substantial period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, moving from primary highways to potentially more local roads as you approach your destination. This variation means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate crawl for the entire trip.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.5 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 4.7 miles in near US 6 / West Kimberly Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Orange, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
Waterloo
58.9 mi in|~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 134.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 72.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orange, IA before heading back.
