This 124.2-mile drive from Oskaloosa, IA to Davenport, IA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. With 83% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive designed for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest route is around $19, making it an economical option. This route is best suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stop. It offers a practical way to connect two points within Iowa.
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
62.1 miles from Oskaloosa, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 92
64.5 mi
1h 34m
U.S. 61
20.3 mi
22m
IA 92
11.6 mi
13m
County Road G36
8.4 mi
11m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.1 mi
8m
West River Drive
6 mi
10m
Avenue of the Saints
3 mi
3m
A Avenue East
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 92
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa, IA and Davenport, IA.
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Start on this road
56 ft·9 sec·this road
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Turn left onto IA 92
1.5 mi·2 min·A Avenue East
3
Continue on IA 92
47 mi·1 hr 8 min·State Highway 92
4
Continue on County Road G36
8.4 mi·11 min·County Road G36
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
6
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
3.0 mi·3 min·Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
8
Turn right onto IA 92
8.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 92
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Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi·1 min·Oak Street
10
Continue on IA 92
8.3 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
11
Take the ramp onto IA 92
12 mi·13 min·IA 92
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
12
Turn left onto US 61; IA 92
7.1 mi·8 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
13
Continue on US 61
20 mi·22 min·U.S. 61
14
Continue on US 61
6.0 mi·10 min·West River Drive
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·55 sec·Main Street
16
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·West 4th Street
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Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour, 50-minute duration and 124.2-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or after the longest stretch on State Highway 92. With a fuel cost of approximately $19, it's wise to ensure you have enough gas before setting off, especially as the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 60 miles. Keep an eye on road conditions, as is standard for any highway travel in Iowa.
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 62.1 miles from Oskaloosa, IA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 27 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 20m
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 Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa, IA
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Oskaloosa, 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 State Highway 92 for about 64.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 71
Conesville, Iowa
Hours: 5–9 pm
+13197256891
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 124.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|IA 92 / A Avenue East
Turn left onto IA 92 / A Avenue East
Navigation decision point
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61 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|IA 92 / State Highway 92
Turn right onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
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78.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|IA 92
Take the ramp onto IA 92 toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
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123.8 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
124.1 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.42 one way
$38.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.32
$42.64
premium
$4.89
$23.90
$47.80
diesel
$5.61
$27.42
$54.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.3
0
$13.04
$5.96
Efficient EV
31.1
0
$10.87
$4.97
EV Truck/SUV
49.7
0
$17.39
$7.95
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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 18, 2026
Origin
Oskaloosa, IA
Morning
in Oskaloosa on Sunday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Morning
in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 15 mph22% chanceLive 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
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
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 83% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 64.5 miles on State Highway 92, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates U.S. 61, providing a mix of familiar highway driving with potential for slightly varied scenery. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct path designed for steady progress through the Iowa landscape.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.5 mi on State Highway 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 92 and U.S. 61. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 92 / A Avenue East.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oskaloosa, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 2h 50m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 92 / A Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 61 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 78.8 miles (IA 92): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Oskaloosa is a small city in Mahaska County, Iowa. Oskaloosa is home to William Penn University, a private university, and Lake Keomah State Park which is four miles east of the city.
The longest stretch is about 64.5 miles on State Highway 92. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 92 / A Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 61 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 78.8 miles (IA 92): 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.
