Cities Near Davenport
Cities near Davenport, Iowa: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Davenport, Iowa is Iowa City, about 50 mi (81 km) away — roughly 1 hr 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | 50 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cedar Rapids | 64 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dubuque | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| North Peoria | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rockford | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Normal | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waterloo | 113 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Janesville | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aurora | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Madison | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Davenport
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, North Peoria, Rockford. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Davenport
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Normal, Waterloo, Janesville, Aurora, Madison. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Davenport include Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, North Peoria, Rockford. The closest is Iowa City, about 50 miles (81 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.