Davenport to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

761.2 miles 1225 km · straight line
913.4 miles estimated 1470 km · driving distance
18h 23min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Davenport to Wilkes-Barre is 761.2 miles (1225 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located E of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 913.4 miles, taking about 18h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 23min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 4min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 54min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Wilkes-Barre
41.25°N, 75.88°W
America/New_York
163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients