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Trip from Bettendorf, IA to Hiawatha, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

88.9 mi

143 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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Bettendorf, IA

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Hiawatha, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bettendorf, IA to Hiawatha, IA covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Avenue of the Saints, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.90 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

44.4 miles from Bettendorf, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 57.5 mi 1h 3m
Avenue of the Saints 23.5 mi 27m
I 74 4.4 mi 5m
Kimberly Road 1 mi 2m
Middle Road 0.4 mi 1m
Blairs Ferry Road Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
12th Street 0.1 mi <1m
9th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 57.5 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf, IA and Hiawatha, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 80
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
10

Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27

24 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Blairs Ferry Road
12

Keep slight left at fork

286 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn left onto Blairs Ferry Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Turn right onto 9th Avenue

395 ft · 22 sec · 9th Avenue
15

Turn left onto Heefner Street

174 ft · 7 sec · Heefner Street
16

Arrive at destination

Heefner Street

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 44.4 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 52m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hiawatha, 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 88.9 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 57.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown West Branch, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Branch, IA

44 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

Walcott, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Branch, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iowa City, Iowa

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 57.1

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13195192765

Mikhael's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

0.5 mi

Oscar's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hiawatha, Iowa

0.7 mi

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 57.1

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13195192765

Mikhael's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13193663644

Visit website

Oscar's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.9

Hiawatha, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13193788885

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13195453131

Visit website

Czech Town Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13192005776

Visit website

Steak 'n Shake

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13198006117

Visit website

Scott's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13195504517

Visit website

Paradise Indian Grill - Cedar Rapids

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.9

Hiawatha, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13193182070

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.1

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 19

Walcott, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 88.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 57.1

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69.8

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 57.1

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+31880109500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88 — 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
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
6
63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
4
88 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Blairs Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Blairs Ferry Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.90 one way

$27.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.26 $30.52
premium $4.89 $17.11 $34.22
diesel $5.61 $19.63 $39.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.33 $4.27
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Bettendorf on Saturday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hiawatha, IA

Afternoon in Hiawatha on Saturday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

20 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 44m 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?

88.9 mi in 1h 44m, mostly highway — 57.5 mi of that is on I 80.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.5 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Avenue of the Saints. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 12th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 63.5 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.

On the drive from Bettendorf, IA to Hiawatha, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.

Waterloo

63.9 mi in | ~1h 13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 88.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.5 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hiawatha, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 63.5 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 Hiawatha, 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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