Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Peosta, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Davenport to Peosta is 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m via Brady Street, Monastery Road, and Skyline Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest. Since you'll be on mostly surface roads with no highway driving, expect a more local feel. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a relaxed day trip, allowing plenty of flexibility for spontaneous detours or leisurely pacing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Street | 62.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| Monastery Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Skyline Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Sundown Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Peosta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ripley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Peosta, IA.
Start on West 4th Street
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Turn left onto US 61 Business
Turn left onto Skyline Road
Continue on Monastery Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21
Continue on CR Y21
Enter roundabout onto CR Y21
Continue on CR Y21
Arrive at destination
With a drive time of under two hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart Davenport in the morning and arrive in Peosta with plenty of time to explore or run errands. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for any necessary breaks yourself, perhaps in one of the towns along the 62.2-mile stretch of Brady Street. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before leaving Davenport, as the estimated cost is just $12 for the entire trip, so readily available stations might be less frequent once you're on the more rural sections.
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.
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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peosta, IA than in the middle of the route.
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 74.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Brady Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Ripley Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Skyline Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR Y21 / Sundown Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto CR Y21 / Peosta Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$11.60 one way
$23.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
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: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Davenport on Friday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Peosta on Friday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
87°F
Grand Mound, IA
37 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 62.2 miles along Brady Street. As you transition away from the initial city roads, expect to navigate through more local and potentially less direct thoroughfares, rather than high-speed cruising.
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 early in the drive near Ripley Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Peosta, IA is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 62.6 miles (Skyline Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
1,074 ft
~58.8 mi in
Elevation Range
486 ft
Founded 1836
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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