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Trip from Hudson, 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

2h 47m

Distance

140.4 mi

226 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

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Downtown Hudson, IA, IA

Hudson, IA

Garrison Gao

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

Hudson, IA to Davenport, IA is 140.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m via Avenue of the Saints and I 80, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, originating and concluding in Iowa. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, making it an easy option for a quick journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, incorporating both highway and other main roads. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal if you're looking for a simple point-to-point travel day without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.2 miles from Hudson, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 75 mi 1h 23m
I 80 49.7 mi 54m
Sergeant Road 4.1 mi 5m
West Kimberly Road 3 mi 4m
Hickory Grove Road 2.5 mi 5m
US 6 1.5 mi 2m
West Locust Street 0.9 mi 2m
Harrison Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 75 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Jefferson Street

335 ft · 16 sec · North Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto 6th Street

446 ft · 20 sec · 6th Street
3

Turn left onto Waterloo Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Waterloo Road
4

Turn left onto US 63

4.1 mi · 5 min · Sergeant Road
5

Turn slight right

162 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto US 20; IA 27

10 mi · 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
11

Merge onto I 80

50 mi · 54 min · I 80
12

Take the exit onto US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 6
Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13

Take the exit onto US 6

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
14

Continue on US 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
15

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
16

Turn left onto US 6 Hist

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street
17

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street
18

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 14th Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
20

Turn right onto West 4th Street

165 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
21

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of under 3 hours, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily start your journey in Hudson, IA, at any time of day and still comfortably reach Davenport, IA, before evening. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially for the 75-mile stretch on Avenue of the Saints where services might be less frequent. Consider a brief stop midway if needed, but with only one recommended stop and a short duration, you can decide on the fly based on your comfort.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.2 miles from Hudson, IA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 31 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.2 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hudson, 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 Hudson, IA

This is one driving day of about 140.4 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Hudson, 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 75 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown North Liberty, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Liberty, IA

70 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

Vinton, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Liberty, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Hudson, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Cobble Hill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

0.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

0.6 mi

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.9 mi

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15633233293

Visit website

Cobble Hill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+13193663177

Visit website

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15638881053

Visit website

Stack Wellness Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13192005558

Visit website

Tommy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15633236689

Visit website

Black Sheep Social Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13192007070

Visit website

Cedar Ridge Distillery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Swisher, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13198574300

Visit website

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13192002791

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15632326642

Visit website

Veritas Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+13192083192

Visit website

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13192003218

Visit website

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

Café Saint Pio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13192001000

Opus Concert Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13193668203

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Waterloo, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Waterloo, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196262550

Visit website

Field Day Brewing Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13192082154

Visit website

Bistro at Blooms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+13194499996

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.2 and 139.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
15.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
80.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 East: Davenport
5
131.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock...
5
132.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, W...
5
139.4 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | West 14th Street

Turn left onto West 14th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.95 one way

$43.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.10 $48.20
premium $4.89 $27.02 $54.04
diesel $5.61 $31.00 $62.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.1 0 $14.74 $6.74
Efficient EV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62
EV Truck/SUV 56.2 0 $19.66 $8.99

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 20, 2026

Origin

Hudson, IA

Late night in Hudson on Tuesday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Late night in Davenport on Tuesday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

20 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

2h 47m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 75 miles on the Avenue of the Saints, which likely provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The drive will transition between different types of main roads, including I 80 and Sergeant Road. Expect a varied feel behind the wheel, moving from potentially faster highway segments to other established roadways as you approach your destination in Davenport.

36% 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: 75 mi on Avenue of the Saints.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.2 miles in near I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 140.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 131.1 miles (US 6): 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 Hudson, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.

Moline

131.1 mi in | ~2h 28m | via US 6

Walcott

132.2 mi in | ~2h 31m | via US 6

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 140.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Davenport, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 131.1 miles (US 6): 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 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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