Bettendorf, IA to Indiana, IA is 175.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m via I 80 and IA 14, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward journey across Iowa. With a highway share of 96%, expect a predominantly fast-paced drive. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or transit between these two points. You'll find it a no-fuss drive with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.9 miles from Bettendorf, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 175.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 80, experiencing a continuous stretch of 132.6 miles. While the bulk of the drive is on interstates, the inclusion of State Highway 14 and IA 5 offers brief moments of variety. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with the landscape unfolding primarily from the interstate perspective.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 12th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
3
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
138.7 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
5
173.7 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|CR G76 / County Highway G76
Turn sharp right onto CR G76 / County Highway G76
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Indiana, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
138.7 mi in|~2h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
132.6 mi
2h 23m
State Highway 14
23.5 mi
34m
IA 5
7.5 mi
11m
I 74
4.4 mi
5m
North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi
3m
County Highway G76
2 mi
3m
Kimberly Road
1 mi
2m
Monroe Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 132.6 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf, IA and Indiana, 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
133 mi·2 hr 23 min·I 80
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
9
Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 14
10
Continue on IA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Monroe Street
11
Continue on IA 14
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 14
12
Continue on IA 14
2.3 mi·3 min·North Lincoln Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
14
Merge onto IA 5; IA 92
1.2 mi·1 min·IA 5; IA 92
15
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi·1 min·IA 5
16
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi·8 min·IA 5
17
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi·24 sec·County Highway G76
18
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi·3 min·County Highway G76
19
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3.5 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for a flexible departure time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $27, you can comfortably plan your journey without extensive logistical considerations. Make sure to fill up before you hit the longest stretch of 132.6 miles on I 80, as services can be more spread out on interstates during extended highway segments. This allows you to maintain your momentum and enjoy the efficiency of the highway system.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.9 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.6 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bettendorf, IA
This is one driving day of about 175.7 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Bettendorf, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 132.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.9 mi from Bettendorf, IA
· 1h 38m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.43
Efficient EV
43.9
0
$15.37
$7.03
EV Truck/SUV
70.3
0
$24.60
$11.24
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Bettendorf, IA
Night
in Bettendorf on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 15 to 20 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:04AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Indiana, IA
Night
in Indiana on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Vinton, IA
88 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
11 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
3h 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Indiana, IA covers 175.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, State Highway 14, IA 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.9 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 $27.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bettendorf, IA to Indiana, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
