Origin
Bettendorf, IA
Afternoon in Bettendorf on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bettendorf, IA to Anamosa, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
76.4 mi
123 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 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bettendorf, IA
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Anamosa, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bettendorf, IA to Anamosa, IA covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, State Highway 38, State Highway 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Bettendorf, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 30.1 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 38 | 24.9 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 64 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| I 74 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Moscow Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road E45 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 30.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf, IA and Anamosa, IA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
12th Street
3
Continue on Kimberly Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimberly Road
4
Turn right onto Middle Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 74; US 6
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 74; US 6
7
Merge onto I 80
30 mi
·
33 min
·
I 80
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
9
Turn right onto IA 38
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 38
10
Continue on IA 38
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Moscow Road
11
Continue on IA 38
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 38
12
Continue on IA 38
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
13
Continue on IA 38
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 38
14
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
15
Turn right onto IA 38
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ash Street
16
Continue on IA 38
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 38
17
Continue on IA 38
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Walnut Street
18
Continue on IA 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
19
Continue on IA 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E45
20
Continue on IA 38
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 38
21
At end of road, turn left onto IA 64
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 64
22
Continue on IA 64
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Highway 64 East
23
Continue on IA 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
24
Continue on CR E28
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Scott Street
25
Turn left onto CR E28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
CR E28
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.2 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anamosa, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bettendorf, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bettendorf, IA
This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bettendorf, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 38.2 miles from Bettendorf, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
12th Street
Turn right onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Middle Road
Turn right onto Middle Road
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow
4
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
IA 38 / Ash Street
Turn right onto IA 38 / Ash Street
Navigation decision point
5
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
IA 64 / State Highway 64
At end of road, turn left onto IA 64 / State Highway 64
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.94 one way
$23.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 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 | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
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
Anamosa, IA
Afternoon in Anamosa on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Tipton, IA
38 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
76.4 mi in 1h 43m, mostly highway — 30.1 mi of that is on I 80.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 38. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 12th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bettendorf, IA to Anamosa, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Moscow along the way.
Moscow
36.2 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anamosa, IA before heading back.
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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