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Trip from Dubuque, IA to Davenport, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

71.2 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Dubuque, IA

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county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

This 71.2-mile drive from Dubuque, IA, to Davenport, IA, will take you about 1 hour and 29 minutes. It's a straightforward trip through the Midwest, perfect for a single-day excursion with a modest fuel cost of around $11. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Iowa cities. You won't need to worry about breaking this up over multiple days; it's a comfortable, short journey. Plan for minimal stops, as the longest stretch is a significant portion of the total distance.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 61 66.8 mi 1h 19m
Harrison Street 2.3 mi 5m
Welcome Way 1.7 mi 3m
Central Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 61 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque, IA and Davenport, IA.

1

Start on Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Central Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 189A Toward US 61 South, US 151 South
3

Continue on US 61; US 151

67 mi · 1 hr 19 min · US 61; US 151
4

Continue on US 61 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · Welcome Way
5

Continue on US 61 Business

2.3 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street
6

Turn right onto West 4th Street

165 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
7

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Maquoketa, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maquoketa, IA

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

East Dubuque, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maquoketa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Dubuque, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 71.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward US 61 South, US 151 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 189A Toward US 61 South, US 151 South
4
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.13 one way

$22.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.22 $24.44
premium $4.89 $13.70 $27.40
diesel $5.61 $15.72 $31.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

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 $7.48 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.97 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Dubuque, IA

Late night in Dubuque on Tuesday

Local time

3:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Rain Showers Likely

NW 15 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 11:29PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Davenport, IA

Late night in Davenport on Tuesday

Local time

3:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 61. The majority of your time will be spent on these faster thoroughfares, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 66.8 miles on US 61, giving you a solid block of driving without major interruptions. While primarily highway, you'll encounter Harrison Street and Welcome Way as you navigate through towns, adding a brief local flavor to the otherwise swift journey. This profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on US 61.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Harrison Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dubuque, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 1h 29m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Dubuque, IA

Full guide →

Dubuque, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in Iowa. A port on the upper Mississippi River, it is situated along scenic bluffs facing the river, and has its roots in a mining and trading settlement established in the area by Quebec-born entrepreneur Julien Dubuque in 1788. The city's population is 57,686 (2000 Census), and the estimated population of the Dubuque metropolitan area is 93,072.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on US 61. 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davenport, 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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