Origin
Anamosa, IA
Late night in Anamosa on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anamosa, IA
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Bettendorf, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Scott Street, East 3rd Street, Highway 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 76.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Scott Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Scott Street | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| Highway 64 East | — | — |
| Highway 64 | — | — |
| Highway 38 | — | — |
| County Road E45 | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Scott Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa, IA and Bettendorf, IA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Scott Street
3
Continue on East 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
4
Continue on Highway 64 East
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Highway 64 East
5
Continue on State Highway 64
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 64
6
Turn right onto State Highway 38
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 38
7
Continue on County Road E45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
County Road E45
8
Continue on Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
9
Continue on Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Walnut Street
10
Continue on State Highway 38
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 38
11
Continue on North Ash Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Ash Street
12
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn right onto State Highway 38
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 38
14
Continue on Cedar Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
15
Continue on State Highway 38
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 38
16
Continue on Moscow Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Moscow Road
17
Continue on State Highway 38
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 38
18
Continue on Moscow Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Moscow Road
19
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
33 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
22
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
24
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grant Street
25
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
12th Street
26
Turn left
75 ft
·
3 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Anamosa, IA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Anamosa, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bettendorf, IA
The final approach into Bettendorf, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bettendorf, IA
Late night in Bettendorf on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Tipton, IA
38 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Scott Street, East 3rd Street, Highway 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Anamosa, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anamosa, IA to Bettendorf, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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