Davenport to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391 miles 629.3 km · straight line
432.7 miles actual route 696.4 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Detroit?

The distance from Davenport to Detroit is 391 miles (629.3 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located E of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432.7 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Detroit in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davenport and Detroit. 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 Davenport to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $52–$151* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Detroit

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM