Bettendorf, IA Road Trips

Bettendorf, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 88-mile quick runs to 330-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bettendorf, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

369.9 mi

Osceola County, IA

Quickest Drive

48m

Clinton, IA

Plan Around Bettendorf, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bettendorf, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Osceola County, IA to Bettendorf, IA 369.9 mi · 7h 25m Creston, IA to Bettendorf, IA 250.1 mi · 3h 51m Iowa Falls, IA to Bettendorf, IA 191.5 mi · 3h 41m Altoona, IA to Bettendorf, IA 160.4 mi · 2h 30m

Continue From Bettendorf, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bettendorf, IA to Spencer, IA 330.4 mi · 6h 32m Bettendorf, IA to Waukee, IA 184 mi · 3h 28m Bettendorf, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA 87.9 mi · 1h 43m

Trips from Bettendorf, IA

Bettendorf, IA to Spencer, IA

330.4 mi 6h 32m

Bettendorf, IA to Waukee, IA

184 mi 3h 28m

Bettendorf, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

87.9 mi 1h 43m

Driving from Bettendorf, IA

On average, trips departing from Bettendorf, IA run 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 54m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 330 miles (6h 32m), while the shortest is just 88 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Bettendorf, IA include Spencer, IA (330.4 mi, 6h 32m), Waukee, IA (184 mi, 3h 28m), and Cedar Rapids, IA (87.9 mi, 1h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 201-mile trip from Bettendorf, IA, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Bettendorf, IA and 8 routes heading into Bettendorf, IA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 88 to 330 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bettendorf, IA covers 330 miles and takes approximately 6h 32m. Shorter options start at just 88 miles.

The average route from Bettendorf, IA runs about 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 201-mile trip from Bettendorf, IA costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bettendorf, IA include Spencer, IA, Waukee, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.