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Trip from New London, 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 48m

Distance

81.3 mi

131 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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Downtown New London, IA, IA

New London, IA

Willemijn Doelman

county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States

Davenport, IA

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Trip Overview

This 81.3-mile drive from New London, IA, to Davenport, IA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in just under 2 hours. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of around $13. You'll primarily be on US 61 and State Highway 78, experiencing a typical Midwest landscape. Given the short duration and manageable distance, there's no need to split this journey, offering you flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This route keeps you within Iowa, making for a simple and efficient regional hop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

40.6 miles from New London, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 61 24.9 mi 28m
U.S. 61 20.3 mi 22m
State Highway 78 10.9 mi 16m
Racine Avenue 10.8 mi 18m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway 7.1 mi 8m
West River Drive 6 mi 10m
East Madison Street 0.4 mi <1m
Spearman Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 61 — 24.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

71 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Oak Street

310 ft · 15 sec · North Oak Street
3

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

281 ft · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
4

Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

272 ft · 7 sec · North Chestnut Street
5

Continue on East Madison Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · East Madison Street
6

Turn left onto Racine Avenue

8.7 mi · 15 min · Racine Avenue
7

Continue on Spearman Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Spearman Street
8

Continue on Racine Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Racine Avenue
9

At end of road, turn right onto IA 78

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 78
10

Turn left onto US 61

25 mi · 28 min · US 61
11

Turn left onto US 61; IA 92

7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
12

Continue on US 61

20 mi · 22 min · U.S. 61
13

Continue on US 61

6.0 mi · 10 min · West River Drive
14

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto West 4th Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West 4th Street
16

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

Trip Plan

With a total travel time of only 1 hour and 48 minutes, this drive offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast in New London, and still arrive in Davenport with plenty of daylight. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point if you feel the need to stretch your legs, though the longest stretch is under 25 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Davenport, and budget approximately $13 for gas. The direct nature of this route means you won't be dealing with many complicated turns, making it a stress-free journey.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from New London, IA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 18 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.6 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

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 New London, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New London, IA

This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from New London, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 24.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Muscatine, IA

41 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

Newport, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Muscatine, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from New London, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 81.3

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

0.9 mi

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rock Island, Illinois

1 mi

Mantra Indian Cuisine & Spirits

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15634245500

Visit website

Café d'Marie

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+15633233293

Visit website

Miss Phay Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15638881053

Visit website

Tommy's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15633236689

Visit website

Arandas 3 Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29

Wapello, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13195232191

QC Coffee and Pancake House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13097889589

Visit website

Figge Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+15633456647

Visit website

NEST Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81.3

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13092064012

Visit website

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15632326642

Visit website

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Aroma Coffee & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15633221774

Visit website

The Coffee Belt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 52.2

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15632646963

Caffé Dallucci | Davenport, IA

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15634217490

Visit website

Black Pearl Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 52.2

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15632885307

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.2

Muscatine, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15632625587

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 81.3

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Doogies's Bar and Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Letts, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+15632613806

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 81.2 — 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 | North Oak Street

Turn left onto North Oak Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Chestnut Street

Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
11.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | IA 78 / State Highway 78

At end of road, turn right onto IA 78 / State Highway 78

Navigation decision point

5
81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | West 4th Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.71 one way

$25.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.96 $27.91
premium $4.89 $15.65 $31.29
diesel $5.61 $17.95 $35.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

New London, IA

Afternoon in New London on Sunday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davenport, IA

Afternoon in Davenport on Sunday

Local time

12:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

19 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 48m 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?

Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, with 78% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.9 miles along US 61, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. While primarily highway, the inclusion of State Highway 78 may introduce some variations in road type and speed. Overall, the drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum across the Midwest.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on US 61.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and U.S. 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Oak Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 8 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 (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.9 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: near the start (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chestnut 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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