Elevation Comparison: Davenport, Iowa vs. Midland, Texas

Midland, Texas, sits at a significantly higher elevation than Davenport, Iowa.

• Davenport, Iowa: Approximately 570 feet (174 meters) above sea level.
• Midland, Texas: Approximately 2,825 feet (861 meters) above sea level.

The difference is over 2,200 feet. Midland's location on the high plains of West Texas accounts for its greater altitude, while Davenport lies along the Mississippi River in the Midwest's lower elevations.