Charlotte to Davenport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

682.8 miles 1098.9 km · straight line
873.5 miles actual route 1405.7 km · driving distance
16h 41min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Davenport?

The distance from Charlotte to Davenport is 682.8 miles (1098.9 km) as the crow flies. Davenport is located NW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 873.5 miles, taking about 16h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Davenport in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Davenport. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Davenport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 41min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 1min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 41min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Davenport

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM