Davenport to Grand Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270 miles 434.6 km · straight line
337.6 miles estimated 543.3 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Grand Rapids?

The distance from Davenport to Grand Rapids is 270 miles (434.6 km) as the crow flies. Grand Rapids is located ENE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.6 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Grand Rapids in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Grand Rapids. 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.

How to Get from Davenport to Grand Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Grand Rapids

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Grand Rapids
42.96°N, 85.67°W
America/Detroit
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients