Davenport to Grand Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Davenport from Grand Island?

The distance from Davenport to Grand Island is 405.4 miles (652.5 km) as the crow flies. Grand Island is located W of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 486.5 miles, taking about 9h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Grand Island in Nebraska.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davenport and Grand Island. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.