Origin
Mechanicsville, IA
Morning in Mechanicsville on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mechanicsville, IA to Davenport, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mechanicsville, IA
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Davenport, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the heart of the Midwest, the 57.9-mile journey from Mechanicsville to Davenport is an ideal choice. You should plan for about 1 hour and 4 minutes of travel time, making this a perfect day trip that avoids the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is highly economical for solo travelers or small groups. Because you remain within Iowa, the transition between these two locations feels familiar and grounded in regional character. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over the monotony of major interstates. It is a practical, low-stress connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 29.5 mi | 31m |
| Garfield Avenue | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Fox Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Harding Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Green Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 29.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicsville, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on South John Street
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
South John Street
2
Turn left onto CR X40
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East 1st Street
3
Turn left onto CR X40
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Madison Street
4
Continue on CR X40
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fox Avenue
5
Continue on 160th Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
160th Street
6
Turn straight onto Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Garfield Avenue
7
Continue on Green Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Road
8
Continue on Harding Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR F36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Valley Road
10
Turn left onto CR X40
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garfield Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 80
13
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
14
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
15
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
16
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
17
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
18
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
19
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 14th Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
21
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
22
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Mechanicsville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR X40 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto CR X40 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR X40 / South Madison Street
Turn left onto CR X40 / South Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Morning in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph
66% chance
Live forecast
50°F
Durant, IA
29 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
11 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 16m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this entire route avoids highways completely. You will navigate through East 1st Street, South Madison Street, and Fox Avenue, which keep your attention focused on the road ahead. Given that there are no long, straight stretches—with the longest segment being 0 miles on East 1st Street—this trip requires active steering and constant engagement. The 0% highway share means you will experience a more intimate, localized perspective of the Iowa landscape. Be prepared for a winding, shifting path that demands a bit more concentration than a standard freeway cruise.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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 early in the drive near CR X40 / East 1st Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR X40 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR X40 / South Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mechanicsville, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
48.5 mi in
|
~58m
|
via US 6
Walcott
49.7 mi in
|
~1h
|
via US 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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. 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: near the start (CR X40 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR X40 / South Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 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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