Davenport, IA to Tripoli, IA is 152.3 miles and takes about 3h 7m via Avenue of the Saints and US 6, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey primarily within the Midwest region, traversing the heartland of Iowa. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with more local road navigation. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination. It’s a practical route for those looking to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
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
76.2 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
65.7 mi
1h 12m
US 6
51 mi
56m
North Raymond Road
10 mi
15m
Piedmont Avenue
5.8 mi
7m
Reed Avenue
5 mi
8m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
230th Street
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Tripoli, IA.
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Start on West 4th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
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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
9
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
66 mi·1 hr 12 min·Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
11
Turn right onto CR V49
0.4 mi·32 sec·South Raymond Road
12
Continue on CR V49
0.8 mi·1 min·South 3rd Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto CR V49
160 ft·8 sec·Lafayette Road
14
Turn left onto CR V49
0.5 mi·53 sec·North 3rd Street
15
Continue on CR V49
1.5 mi·2 min·South Raymond Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR V49
113 ft·2 sec·North Raymond Road
17
Continue on CR V49
10.0 mi·15 min·North Raymond Road
18
Continue on Reed Avenue
5.0 mi·8 min·Reed Avenue
19
Turn left onto IA 3
2.0 mi·2 min·230th Street
20
Turn right onto Piedmont Avenue
5.8 mi·7 min·Piedmont Avenue
21
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
IA 93
Trip Plan
For this 152.3-mile drive, you can comfortably start anytime in the morning and arrive in Tripoli well before evening. With a duration of just over 3 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $24, there's no need to split this trip. You'll have one main road, Avenue of the Saints, for the longest continuous segment of 65.7 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel levels before embarking on that stretch. While only one stop is indicated, feel free to pull over if you need a break or a quick refresh, as the short travel time offers plenty of flexibility.
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 76.2 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 34 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 31m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tripoli, 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 152.3 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 65.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 126.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Marquette Street
Turn right onto Marquette Street
Navigation decision point
5
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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126.9 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|CR V49 / Lafayette Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR V49 / Lafayette Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.81 one way
$47.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.14
$52.29
premium
$4.89
$29.31
$58.62
diesel
$5.61
$33.63
$67.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.33
$6.09
EV Truck/SUV
60.9
0
$21.32
$9.75
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tripoli, IA
Late night
in Tripoli on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
3h 7m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with only 34% of it being on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on roads like Avenue of the Saints and US 6, which generally allow for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, expect the drive to transition from more arterial roads near Davenport to potentially quieter, more rural stretches as you approach Tripoli. The overall feel is one of consistent travel without extreme variations in road type.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.7 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.7 miles in near Marquette Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 14 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 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Tripoli, 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 3h 7m. Total distance: 152.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 65.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
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 0.7 miles (Marquette Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Tripoli, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
