Davenport to Wellman is 71.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 39 minutes via State Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Iowa, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route offers a straightforward trip, mostly on state highways, making it a practical choice for a quick regional hop. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from more developed areas to more rural landscapes. It's a manageable distance for a single day, allowing for a relaxed start or an early arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 22
30.2 mi
44m
140th Street
20.3 mi
22m
Highway 22
7.4 mi
10m
West River Drive
5.5 mi
8m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4 mi
4m
East Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
East 1st Street
0.8 mi
1m
6th Street Northeast
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 30.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, IA and Wellman, 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
4.0 mi·4 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6
Turn right onto IA 22
9.4 mi·14 min·State Highway 22
7
Continue on IA 22; IA 70
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
8
Continue on IA 22; IA 70
0.2 mi·18 sec·Ijem Avenue
9
Continue on IA 22
3.3 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
10
Continue on IA 22
7.4 mi·10 min·Highway 22
11
Continue on IA 22
3.4 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
12
Continue on IA 22
0.5 mi·43 sec·East Hickory Street
13
Turn straight onto IA 22
0.8 mi·1 min·East 1st Street
14
Continue on IA 22
5.2 mi·7 min·State Highway 22
15
Continue on IA 22
1.6 mi·2 min·East Avenue
16
Continue on IA 22
6.2 mi·9 min·State Highway 22
17
Continue on IA 22
0.5 mi·51 sec·6th Street Northeast
18
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·9th Avenue
19
Turn left
173 ft·14 sec
20
At end of road, turn right
104 ft·7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, 1 hour 39 minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Davenport in the morning allows you to reach Wellman with plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch on a highway is 30.2 miles, plan for a brief stop around that point if you need to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $11, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Davenport to avoid unnecessary stops. This route is straightforward enough that you can easily make adjustments on the fly.
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 35.9 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 35.9 miles or 46m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wellman, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davenport, IA
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 39m.
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 22 for about 30.2 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 71.9 — 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
4
30.5 mi into trip|~38m in|IA 22 / State Highway 22
Turn right onto IA 22 / State Highway 22
Navigation decision point
4
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|9th Avenue
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
71.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.34
$24.68
premium
$4.89
$13.84
$27.67
diesel
$5.61
$15.87
$31.75
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: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.55
$3.45
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.29
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Late night
in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wellman, IA
Late night
in Wellman on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
18 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 39m 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?
You'll spend about 58% of this 71.9-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 30.2 miles along State Highway 22. After that, you'll transition to surface roads. Expect a mix of cruising and potentially more local traffic as you move between highway segments and country lanes. This means you'll experience both faster travel and slower-paced driving.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Warren Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, IA to Wellman, IA is easy. At 1h 39m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles (IA 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 71.6 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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!
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on State Highway 22. 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 30.5 miles (IA 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 71.6 miles (9th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wellman, IA before heading back.
