Davenport to Vinton is 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m via US 6, Avenue of the Saints, and IA 150, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily through the Midwest region of Iowa. You'll find the drive offers a mixed experience, not exclusively highway but not entirely rural backroads either. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 6
51 mi
56m
Avenue of the Saints
41.1 mi
46m
IA 150
10.3 mi
14m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
55th Street
1.2 mi
1m
Marquette Street
1 mi
2m
West 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 51 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Vinton, IA.
1
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
9
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
41 mi·46 min·Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward Urbana
11
Turn left onto 54th Street Trail
0.2 mi·17 sec·54th Street Trail
12
Continue on 55th Street
1.2 mi·1 min·55th Street
13
Enter roundabout onto IA 150
161 ft·2 sec·IA 150
14
Continue on IA 150
10 mi·14 min·IA 150
15
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
211 ft·9 sec·East 3rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Davenport and arrive in Vinton with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated around $18, it's an economical drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 51-mile stretch on US 6, as services might be less frequent there compared to major interstates. Planning for one brief stop around the halfway point should be sufficient for this distance.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vinton, 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 112.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 51 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 102.3 — 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
6
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...
5
102.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|IA 150
Enter roundabout onto IA 150
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.62 one way
$35.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.35
$38.69
premium
$4.89
$21.69
$43.38
diesel
$5.61
$24.88
$49.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.83
$5.41
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
EV Truck/SUV
45.1
0
$15.78
$7.21
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vinton, IA
Late night
in Vinton on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
22 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 16m 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 journey features a 54% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, but expect some stretches on more local routes as well. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51 miles on US 6, which should provide a solid period of consistent driving. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of conditions rather than a monotonous interstate experience. You can anticipate the character of the road evolving throughout the 112.7 miles, offering some variety behind the wheel.
54% 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: 51 mi on US 6.
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 2h 16m 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 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.
Between Davenport, IA and Vinton, IA, road signs point toward Waterloo and Urbana.
Waterloo
58.9 mi in|~1h 11m
Urbana
100.6 mi in|~1h 59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 51 miles on US 6. 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vinton, IA before heading back.
