Origin
Wilton, IA
Morning in Wilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilton, IA
Tom Fisk
Davenport, IA
Wikimedia Commons
Wilton to Davenport is 29.1 miles and takes about 44m via I 80 and West Kimberly Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip takes you across the Midwest, staying within Iowa. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward journey. With just under 30 miles, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip extension, offering a simple way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. The drive is short enough that you can easily fit it into a busy schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| West Kimberly Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road F58 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Grove Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Yankee Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Co Highway F58 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Locust Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton, IA and Davenport, IA.
Start on Maurer Street
Turn right onto US 6 Hist
Continue on US 6 Hist
Continue on US 6 Hist
Continue on US 6 Hist
Turn left onto CR Y26
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80; US 6
Take the exit onto US 6
Take the exit onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
Turn right onto Gaines Street
Turn left onto West 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 61 Business
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
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
Turn right onto Gaines Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Wilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways like I 80. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, including a longest continuous segment of 12.1 miles on I 80. The road will transition between the efficiency of the interstate and the more local feel of roads like West Kimberly Road and County Road F58. This blend means you'll experience both quicker travel times and moments of more localized scenery. Be prepared for a varied driving surface and speed as you make your way to Davenport.
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 5.2 miles in near CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (CR Y26 / Yankee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilton, IA and Davenport, IA, road signs point toward Moline and Walcott.
Moline
Walcott
Davenport is one of the Quad Cities, in Eastern Iowa. This Midwestern city on the bank of the Mississippi River has seen a great deal of action throughout history. Today Davenport offers visitors interesting museums, activities and culinary experiences. Being one of the Quad Cities, a side trip to another city is easily doable - just follow the color coded signs!
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
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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