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Trip from Davenport, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 34m
Distance
357 mi
574 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 23m
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6 AM
6h 35m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 41m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 27m
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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Sergeant Bluff, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Davenport, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA is 357 miles and takes about 6h 34m via I 80 and I 29, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Iowa on a predominantly highway route. It's a straightforward, efficient drive, suitable for a single day if you're looking to cover ground quickly. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
178.5 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 197.5 mi | 3h 33m |
| I 29 | 69 mi | 1h 13m |
| US 6 | 64.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 880 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| West Kimberly Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Marquette Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 197.5 mi, about 3h 33m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,933 veh/hr typical · worst 2,316
Quietest
2 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Sergeant Bluff, IA.
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Start on West 4th Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Marquette Street
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Marquette Street
3
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Locust Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 6 Hist
2.5 mi
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5 min
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Hickory Grove Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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West Kimberly Road
6
Take the ramp onto US 6
65 mi
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1 hr 11 min
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US 6
7
Continue on I 80
102 mi
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1 hr 51 min
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I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
96 mi
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1 hr 42 min
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I 80
Toward I 80 West: Omaha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
17 mi
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17 min
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I 880
Exit 27
Toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 0B
Toward I 29 North: Sioux City
11
Merge onto I 29
69 mi
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1 hr 13 min
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I 29
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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42 sec
Exit 141
Toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
13
Turn right onto CR D38
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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1st Street
14
Turn left onto D Street
0.2 mi
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47 sec
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D Street
15
Turn right onto 4th Street
515 ft
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22 sec
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4th Street
16
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 34m duration, leaving Davenport in the morning should allow you to reach Sergeant Bluff well before evening. Plan for one main stop to stretch your legs and refuel; the longest stretch without exits is nearly 200 miles on I 80, so timing your breaks around that is wise. Your estimated fuel cost is around $63, so ensure your tank is full before departing. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time, but an earlier start is generally recommended for comfortable travel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.5 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.5 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 79 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sergeant Bluff, 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 357 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 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 197.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.5 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
I-80 WB
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I-80 WB (trucks only)
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Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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ONE9 Travel Center
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Rest Area
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I-80 EB
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Iowa DOT Rest Area (Parking Only)
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Rest Area
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I-80 EB (trucks only)
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Rest Area
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TA
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Service Plaza
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QuikTrip
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Service Plaza
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Flying J - Avoca
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Pilot Travel Center
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Rest Area
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Love's
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Pilot Travel Center
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Casey's Truck Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
2.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 356.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 6 / West Kimberly Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / West Kimberly Road
Navigation decision point
7
174.5 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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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
9
270 mi into trip
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~4h 59m in
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I 880
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
6
286.6 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 29 North: Sioux City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 0B
Toward I 29 North: Sioux City
6
356.1 mi into trip
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~6h 32m in
Take the exit toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 141
Toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.35 one way
$118.71 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $64.65 | $129.31 |
| premium | $5.18 | $72.85 | $145.70 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $75.19 | $150.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.49 | $17.14 |
| Efficient EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.24 | $14.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.8 | 1 | $49.98 | $22.85 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Sergeant Bluff, IA
Afternoon in Sergeant Bluff on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
3% chance
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
3 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
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway driving, with 98% of the 357 miles on interstates like I 80 and I 29. You'll experience a long stretch of 197.5 miles on I 80 without needing to exit. The transition to US 6 marks the end of the highway portion, which will be a small fraction of your total travel time. Expect a consistent cruising experience with relatively few surface road deviations until the very end.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.5 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 29. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near US 6 / West Kimberly Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 357 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 270 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,286 ft
587 ft
Total Climb
773 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
1,286 ft
~229.5 mi in
Elevation Range
699 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sergeant Bluff, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Sioux City along the way.
Sioux City
270 mi in
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~4h 59m
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via I 880
About the Cities
Starting in Davenport, IA
Full guide →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
- • Sacred Heart Cathedral — cathedral church for the Catholic Diocese of Davenport
- • Lock and Dam No. 15 — lock and dam on the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenpor...
- • Figge Art Museum — museum in Davenport, Iowa
Arriving in Sergeant Bluff, IA
Full guide →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 6h 34m. Total distance: 357 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.5 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 51 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sergeant Bluff, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 51 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 270 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sergeant Bluff, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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