Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, IA to Washington, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
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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Washington, IA
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Trip Overview
Davenport to Washington is 71.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via State Highway 92, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Midwest, specifically within Iowa for its entirety. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with more local road conditions. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick getaway or an easy transit day without the need for an overnight stay. Plan for a drive that's mostly on state highways, offering a pleasant, uncomplicated experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 92 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| 140th Street | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| Grandview Avenue | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Douglas King Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| West River Drive | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| East Washington Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 92
— 23.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Washington, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto Warren Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Warren Street
3
Turn right onto US 61 Business
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
West River Drive
4
Continue on US 61
20 mi
·
22 min
·
140th Street
5
Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Grandview Avenue
7
Take the exit onto IA 92
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
IA 92
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
8
Turn right onto IA 92
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 92
9
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
10
Continue on IA 92
16 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 92
11
Continue on IA 92
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Street
12
Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
366 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 2nd Avenue
13
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Marion Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
South Marion Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight to spare. Consider making a quick stop around the halfway point, perhaps after completing the longest stretch on State Highway 92, to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, budgeting for gas is simple, but it’s always wise to top off your tank before leaving Davenport, just in case. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you move from highway to local road 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.
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 35.7 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 44m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Davenport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 92 for about 23.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Davenport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 71.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Warren Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 61 Business / West River Drive
Turn right onto US 61 Business / West River Drive
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
IA 92
Take the exit onto IA 92 toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Colu...
4
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
South Marion Avenue
Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Washington, IA
Late night in Washington on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
1h 34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with about 44% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 23.8-mile segment on State Highway 92, which provides a consistent pace. As you progress, the road will transition between more open highway driving and sections that feel more like local roads, especially as you approach your destination. The drive doesn't present significant challenges, but be prepared for a blend of faster travel and more varied road conditions.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on State Highway 92.
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 0.4 miles in near Warren 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 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 61 Business / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): 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.
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 Washington, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.
Cr G48 East: Grandview
44.9 mi in
|
~54m
|
via IA 92
Columbus Junction
44.9 mi in
|
~54m
|
via IA 92
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on State Highway 92. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 61 Business / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (IA 92): 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 Washington, IA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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