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Trip from Lisbon, 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 27m

Distance

64.9 mi

104 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

Downtown Lisbon, IA, IA

Lisbon, IA

Bob Jenkin

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

Lisbon to Davenport is 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I 80, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa, making it a straightforward local trip. The journey is primarily on Interstate 80, offering a consistent and efficient travel experience. Given its short duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy connection between two points in the area. You'll find it to be a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 29.5 mi 31m
Garfield Avenue 11.1 mi 15m
Lincoln Highway 3.7 mi 5m
West Kimberly Road 3 mi 4m
Fox Avenue 3 mi 4m
Hickory Grove Road 2.5 mi 5m
Old Lincoln Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Harding Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 29.5 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Washington Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Washington Street
2

Turn left onto US 30 Bus

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Kirkwood Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Adams Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Adams Avenue
4

Turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Lincoln Highway
5

Turn left onto Charles Avenue

319 ft · 12 sec · Charles Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 30

3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
7

Turn right onto CR X40

3.0 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
8

Continue on 160th Street

0.5 mi · 37 sec · 160th Street
9

Turn straight onto Garfield Avenue

6.5 mi · 8 min · Garfield Avenue
10

Continue on Green Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
11

Continue on Harding Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
12

Turn right onto CR F36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
13

Turn left onto CR X40

4.7 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
15

Merge onto I 80

30 mi · 31 min · I 80
16

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
17

Take the exit onto US 6

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
18

Continue on US 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
19

Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
20

Turn left onto US 6 Hist

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Locust Street
21

Turn right onto Gaines Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Gaines Street
22

Turn left onto West 14th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 14th Street
23

At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harrison Street
24

Turn right onto West 4th Street

165 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Street
25

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wilton, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilton, IA

32 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.

Popular next leg

Wilton, IA to Davenport, IA

29.1 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Mechanicsville, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tipton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Lisbon, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 63.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 30 Bus / East Kirkwood Boulevard

Turn left onto US 30 Bus / East Kirkwood Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Adams Avenue

Turn right onto Adams Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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
56.7 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | West 14th Street

Turn left onto West 14th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.15 one way

$20.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.14 $22.28
premium $4.89 $12.49 $24.98
diesel $5.61 $14.33 $28.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.81 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.09 $4.15

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Lisbon, IA

Late night in Lisbon on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Late night in Davenport on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Wilton, IA

32 mi in

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

1 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 27m 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 trip presents a mixed drive experience, with 48% of the route utilizing the interstate. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 29.5 miles on I 80, which allows for steady progress. The remaining portion of the drive will involve city streets and local roads like Garfield Avenue and Lincoln Highway, offering a change of pace from the highway. Expect a blend of faster driving on the interstate and more typical suburban or town driving as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire journey.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 0.2 miles in near US 30 Bus / East Kirkwood Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30 Bus / East Kirkwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 55.5 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 Lisbon, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.

Moline

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via US 6

Walcott

56.7 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 6

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.5 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 11 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.

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 (US 30 Bus / East Kirkwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 55.5 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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