Davenport to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1107.4 miles 1782.2 km · straight line
1328.9 miles estimated 2138.6 km · driving distance
26h 44min estimated drive time
$128 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Davenport to Salt Lake City is 1107.4 miles (1782.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1328.9 miles, taking about 26h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 44min $128 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 5min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~34h 45min $159–$465* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients