Trip from Davenport, IA to Red Oak, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

283.9 mi

457 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 24m ★

6 AM

5h 37m

8 AM

6h 4m

10 AM

5h 46m

12 PM

5h 44m

3 PM

5h 48m

5 PM

6h 2m

8 PM

5h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Red Oak, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Davenport, IA to Red Oak, IA covers 283.9 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, US 6, 110 Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.3 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

142 miles from Davenport, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	164.3 mi	2h 58m
US 6	65.3 mi	1h 12m
110 Street	14 mi	20m
550th Street	10 mi	14m
White Pole Road	9 mi	13m
650th Street	6.5 mi	9m
East 7th Street	3.5 mi	6m
West Kimberly Road	2.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 164.3 mi, about 2h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Red Oak, IA.

Start on West 4th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street

Turn right onto Marquette Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street

Turn left onto US 6 Hist

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Locust Street

Turn slight right onto US 6 Hist

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

Take the ramp onto US 6

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 6

Continue on I 80

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 80

Toward I 80 West: Omaha Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 6

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 6

Toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon

Turn left onto US 6; US 71

6.5 mi · 9 min · 650th Street

Turn right onto US 6; US 71

3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

Continue on US 6; IA 83

0.1 mi · 20 sec · White Pole Road

Continue on US 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street

Continue on US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street

Continue on US 6

8.9 mi · 13 min · White Pole Road

Turn left onto IA 48

5.3 mi · 7 min · 550th Street

Continue on IA 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · Adair Street

Continue on IA 48

4.8 mi · 7 min · 550th Street

Continue on IA 48

0.9 mi · 1 min · M Avenue

Continue on IA 48

14 mi · 20 min · 110 Street

Turn left onto West Hammond Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Hammond Street

Turn right onto North 7th Street

300 ft · 15 sec · North 7th Street

Turn right onto East Reed Street

329 ft · 14 sec · East Reed Street

Arrive at destination

East Reed Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 142 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.3 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 62 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 142 miles or 2h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Oak, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Davenport, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 283.9 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 164.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, IA

142 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.

Pacing Suggestions

North Liberty, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.9 mi

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rock Island, Illinois

1 mi

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15633233293

Visit website

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15638881053

Visit website

Tommy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15633236689

Visit website

Maverik

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 81.1

Williamsburg, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13196681285

Visit website

QC Coffee and Pancake House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13097889589

Visit website

Dusty's Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 263.7

Griswold, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17127782356

Visit website

Casa De Oro Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.9

Red Oak, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17126236383

Visit website

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15632326642

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 182.5

De Soto, Iowa

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Wiota Steakhouse & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 243.4

Wiota, Iowa

Hours: 5–10 pm

+17127839232

Visit website

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 60.8

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 60.8

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196262550

Visit website

University Library Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.3

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+15152550433

Visit website

Fireside Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 243.4

Atlantic, Iowa

Hours: 12 pm–2 am

+17122432426

Field Day Brewing Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.8

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13192082154

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 283.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Marquette Street

Turn right onto Marquette Street

Navigation decision point

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

174.5 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Omaha

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Omaha

236.7 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon

283.9 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | East Reed Street

Turn right onto East Reed Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.38 one way

$88.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$48.73	$97.46
premium	$4.89	$54.63	$109.27
diesel	$5.61	$62.68	$125.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Davenport, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

World's Largest Truck Stop - Tesla Supercharger

Walcott, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger

Iowa City, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Coralville, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger

Grinnell, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

JUNGE FORD - DCFC

North Liberty, IA

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Davenport IA

Davenport, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Kwik Star 280 Davenport

Davenport, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 4 CHARGELAB: 4 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.2	1	$29.81	$13.63
Efficient EV	71	0	$24.84	$11.36
EV Truck/SUV	113.6	1	$39.75	$18.17

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Davenport on Sunday

Local time

10:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Red Oak, IA

Morning in Red Oak on Sunday

Local time

10:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Newton, IA

142 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

5 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

5h 37m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

283.9 mi in 5h 37m, mostly highway — 164.3 mi of that is on I 80.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 164.3 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6 / West Kimberly Road): Navigation decision point; at 174.5 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Red Oak, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon along the way.

Audubon

236.7 mi in | ~4h 23m | via US 6

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 283.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 164.3 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Red Oak, IA before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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