Pella, IA to Davenport, IA is 148.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m via I 80 and Highway T14/T22 S, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the heart of the Midwest, staying within Iowa for its entirety. Expect a drive that's mostly highway, making for efficient travel between these two distinct Iowa communities. Given its relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to enjoy your destination upon arrival.
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
74.5 miles from Pella, 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
I 80
115.7 mi
2h 4m
Highway T14
11.5 mi
15m
Highway T22 South
7.2 mi
10m
Highway F62 East
3.2 mi
4m
West Kimberly Road
3 mi
4m
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
5m
Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
US 6
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 115.7 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pella, IA and Davenport, IA.
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Start on Washington Street
40 ft·7 sec·Washington Street
2
Turn right onto CR T14
1.6 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Continue on CR T14
11 mi·15 min·Highway T14
4
Turn right onto CR F62
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway F62 East
5
Turn left onto CR T22
7.2 mi·10 min·Highway T22 South
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
7
Merge onto I 80
116 mi·2 hr 4 min·I 80
8
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
9
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 6
Toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
10
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·West Kimberly Road
11
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Hickory Grove Road
12
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
0.9 mi·2 min·West Locust Street
13
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Gaines Street
14
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·West 14th Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Harrison Street
16
Turn right onto West 4th Street
165 ft·4 sec·West 4th Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
For this 148.9-mile trip, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Davenport. With a driving duration of under 3 hours, you won't need many stops, but a brief pause around the halfway point is always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 80 is over 115 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $23 is quite reasonable, so you should have no trouble finding stations along the interstate. Since this is a short, same-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best.
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 74.5 miles from Pella, IA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.7 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 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 Pella, 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 Pella, IA
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Pella, 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 I 80 for about 115.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 95.7
Coralville, Iowa
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+13196255568
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 147.9 — 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|CR T14 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR T14 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
139.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
140.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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...
4
147.6 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|Gaines Street
Turn right onto Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
5
147.9 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|West 14th Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.28 one way
$46.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.56
$51.12
premium
$4.89
$28.65
$57.31
diesel
$5.61
$32.88
$65.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.63
$7.15
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.85
$9.53
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 15, 2026
Origin
Pella, IA
Night
in Pella on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davenport, IA
Night
in Davenport on Saturday
Local time
11:25 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
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
2h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 80. You'll experience a significant stretch of 115.7 miles on I 80, which offers a straightforward and consistent pace. While I 80 forms the backbone of this route, segments on Highway T14 and Highway T22 South will introduce a slightly different driving feel, potentially with less traffic and a more local character. Overall, anticipate a smooth and direct trip with minimal navigational complexity.
79% 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: 115.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Highway T14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR T14 / Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pella, IA to Davenport, IA is easy. At 2h 57m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR T14 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.7 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 Pella, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
139.6 mi in|~2h 39m|via US 6
Walcott
140.7 mi in|~2h 41m|via US 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 148.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 115.7 miles on I 80. 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 (CR T14 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.7 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.
