How far is Tipton, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Tipton, IA to Davenport, IA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.87 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.11 mi
53.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.11 mi
Kilometers
53.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.87 mi
Kilometers
69 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Thu, May 21, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Tipton
Thu, May 21, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tipton
2026-05-21T06:40
Arrive Davenport
Thu, May 21, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tipton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Durant
IA

City in Cedar County, Iowa

From Tipton
20.5 mi
00h 23m
To Davenport
22.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tipton and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tipton and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1916 ft · 55 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 38

    1376 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 38

  5. 5

    Continue on Moscow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Moscow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 38

    7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38

  7. 7

    Continue on Moscow Road

    828 ft · 16 sec · Moscow Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott

    2019 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Kimberly Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Locust Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gaines Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · Gaines Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    1544 ft · 46 sec · West 14th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tipton and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moscow Road
24 mi · 56%
State Highway 38
7.31 mi · 17%
West Kimberly Road
3.01 mi · 7%
Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 6%
I 280 East
1.15 mi · 3%
West Locust Street
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Moscow Road

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
00h 23m from Tipton
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tipton and Partly Sunny near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tipton to Davenport?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Tipton and 22.4 miles from Davenport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tipton and Partly Sunny near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Durant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durant.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

29 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

32 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

37 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Galesburg station

86 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).

Tipton

#1 Tipton

Town in Iowa

Population3,178
Coordinates41.7697400, -91.1279300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.127931, 41.76985)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Tipton and Davenport. The current time is 06:40:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.