Davenport to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1588.3 miles 2556.1 km · straight line
1851.2 miles actual route 2979.2 km · driving distance
32h 16min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Los Angeles?

The distance from Davenport to Los Angeles is 1588.3 miles (2556.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1851.2 miles, taking about 32h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Los Angeles in California.

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 Davenport and Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 16min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 43min $148–$278* Budget
Train ~41h 57min $222–$648* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 529 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM