Davenport to Woodbine is 293.6 miles and takes about 5h 37m via I 80 and US 6, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, taking you across Iowa. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a fairly straightforward trip. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
146.8 miles from Davenport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
184.7 mi
3h 20m
US 6
64.9 mi
1h 11m
1000th Street
11.1 mi
15m
US 59
10.2 mi
14m
Ia 44
9.5 mi
12m
County Road F50
4.6 mi
6m
West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 184.7 mi, about 3h 20m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 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
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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 Woodbine, IA.
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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
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 6
7
Continue on I 80
102 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West: OmahaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
10
Turn right onto US 59
10 mi·14 min·US 59
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto IA 44
0.3 mi·26 sec·Chatburn Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IA 44
11 mi·15 min·1000th Street
13
Continue on IA 44
9.5 mi·12 min·IA 44
14
Turn right onto US 30
4.6 mi·6 min·County Road F50
15
Turn left onto Lincolnway Street
189 ft·3 sec·Lincolnway Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.4 mi·41 sec·Lincoln Way
17
Turn right onto 6th Street
137 ft·11 sec·6th Street
18
Turn left
72 ft·5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5h 37m drive, leaving Davenport in the morning will give you ample time to reach Woodbine before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick fuel and stretch break or a more substantial meal. The majority of the route is on I 80, so be aware of typical interstate traffic patterns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you near the end of the 184.7-mile stretch on I 80, as services can be more spread out on rural interstates.
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 146.8 miles from Davenport, IA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.7 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbine, 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 293.6 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 184.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 267.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
7
174.5 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|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
5
257.1 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
5
257.4 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 59
Turn right onto US 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
267.7 mi into trip|~5h in|IA 44 / Chatburn Avenue
Turn left onto IA 44 / Chatburn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.81 one way
$97.63 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$53.17
$106.34
premium
$5.18
$59.91
$119.82
diesel
$5.35
$61.84
$123.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.1
1
$30.83
$14.09
Efficient EV
73.4
0
$25.69
$11.74
EV Truck/SUV
117.4
1
$41.10
$18.79
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Davenport, IA
Afternoon
in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodbine, IA
Afternoon
in Woodbine on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
ESE 13 mph1% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Mitchellville, IA
147 mi in
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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 92% of this 293.6-mile trip on highways, primarily I 80. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 184.7 miles on I 80. After this, you'll transition to US 6 and then 1000th Street, which are surface roads. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising before reaching the latter part of the drive.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 184.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near US 6 / West Kimberly Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 257.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,391 ft587 ft
Total Climb
1,021 ft
Total Descent
516 ft
Highest Point
1,391 ft
~272.6 mi in
Elevation Range
804 ft
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 Woodbine, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Harlan along the way.
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...
The longest stretch is about 184.7 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 34 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.
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 34 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 257.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Woodbine, IA before the return drive.
