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Trip from Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

77.9 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Bettendorf, IA

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Downtown Asbury, IA, IA

Asbury, IA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 12th Street, Kimberly Road, Middle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.18 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39 miles from Bettendorf, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 77.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
12th 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
12th Street
Kimberly Road
Middle Road
US 61 North
US 52 North
Southwest Arterial
US 20 East
Northwest Arterial

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 12th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf, IA and Asbury, IA.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 7 sec · the route
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 · 25 sec
6

Merge slight left

4.4 mi · 5 min
7

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt

0.6 mi · 47 sec · US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
9

Merge slight left

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 52 North
11

Turn right onto Southwest Arterial

5.2 mi · 7 min · Southwest Arterial
12

Exit the roundabout onto US 20 East: Dubuque

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 20 East: Dubuque
13

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
14

Turn left onto Northwest Arterial

1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial
15

Turn left onto Asbury Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Asbury Road
16

Arrive at your destination

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 39 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 49m into the drive.

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 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 49m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asbury, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 77.9 miles and 1h 38m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39 mi from Bettendorf, IA · 49m into the drive

Downtown Maquoketa, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maquoketa, IA

39 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

Eldridge, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maquoketa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Bettendorf, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Asbury, IA

The final approach into Asbury, 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

$12.18 one way

$24.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.37 $26.74
premium $4.89 $14.99 $29.98
diesel $5.61 $17.20 $34.40

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: 27.3 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 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.91 $4.99

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bettendorf, IA

Evening in Bettendorf on Wednesday

Local time

6:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Asbury, IA

Evening in Asbury on Wednesday

Local time

6:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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 38m 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 Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 12th Street, Kimberly Road, Middle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Bettendorf, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.18 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 Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bettendorf, IA to Asbury, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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