Davenport to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

261.5 miles 420.8 km · straight line
307.6 miles actual route 495 km · driving distance
5h 47min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Indianapolis?

The distance from Davenport to Indianapolis is 261.5 miles (420.8 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located ESE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.6 miles, taking about 5h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Indianapolis in Indiana.

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 Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 47min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 56min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 30min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM