Trip from Bettendorf, IA to Norwalk, IA

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

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

182.6 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 16m ★

6 AM

3h 28m

8 AM

3h 53m

10 AM

3h 37m

12 PM

3h 34m

3 PM

3h 38m

5 PM

3h 51m

8 PM

3h 21m

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

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city in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Bettendorf, IA

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city in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States

Norwalk, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bettendorf, IA to Norwalk, IA covers 182.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.6 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.55 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

91.3 miles from Bettendorf, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	154.6 mi	2h 47m
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway	14.6 mi	16m
I 74	4.4 mi	5m
County Road G14	1.4 mi	2m
Hubbell Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
County Road R63	1.2 mi	2m
North Avenue	1.1 mi	1m
Kimberly Road	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 154.6 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

74 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto 12th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 12th Street

Continue on Kimberly Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Kimberly Road

Turn right onto Middle Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Middle Road

Turn left

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Merge onto I 74; US 6

4.4 mi · 5 min · I 74; US 6

Merge onto I 80

155 mi · 2 hr 47 min · I 80

Take the exit onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 142 Toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

Continue on US 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hubbell Avenue

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto US 65

15 mi · 16 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 96 Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street

Turn left onto CR R63

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest 9th Street

Continue on CR R63

1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63

Turn right onto County Road G14

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14

Continue on CR G14

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

82 ft · 3 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

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 91.3 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.6 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 40 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwalk, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 182.6 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 154.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tama County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tama, IA

91 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

Tipton, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Bettendorf, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.6 miles.

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

LemonGrass Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13097974100

Visit website

Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

1.1 mi

Meli's Pancake House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moline, Illinois

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Atlas Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13099078163

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Davenport, Iowa

1.5 mi

Joh’s Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

1.3 mi

LemonGrass Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13097974100

Visit website

Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13097367606

Visit website

Meli's Pancake House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13097369060

The Grinders & Spaghetti House - Bettendorf

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15633551722

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

Kick Serve Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13095171722

Visit website

Midnight Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 65.2

Tiffin, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13196262272

Visit website

ROZZ-TOX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Rock Island, Illinois

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

Visit website

392Caffe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+15632756292

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 65.2

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 65.2

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196262550

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Field Day Brewing Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 65.2

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13192082154

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 177.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 12th Street

Turn right onto 12th Street

Navigation decision point

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Middle Road

Turn right onto Middle Road

Navigation decision point

160.6 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant

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

Exit 142 Toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Ma...

162.7 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

177.8 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Take the exit toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 96 Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.55 one way

$57.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.34	$62.69
premium	$4.89	$35.14	$70.28
diesel	$5.61	$40.32	$80.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.8	$19.17	$8.76
Efficient EV	45.7	$15.98	$7.30
EV Truck/SUV	73	$25.56	$11.69

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 18, 2026

Origin

Bettendorf, IA

Afternoon in Bettendorf on Saturday

Local time

2:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norwalk, IA

Afternoon in Norwalk on Saturday

Local time

2:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Sunny

WNW 13 to 21 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

1 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

3h 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

182.6 mi in 3h 28m, mostly highway — 154.6 mi of that is on I 80.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 154.6 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 12th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 28m 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 160.6 miles (US 6): 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 Norwalk, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Bondurant along the way.

Bondurant

160.6 mi in | ~2h 57m | via US 6

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 182.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 154.6 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Norwalk, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Bettendorf, IA to Norwalk, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

LemonGrass Cafe

The Atlas Collective

LemonGrass Cafe

Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd

Meli's Pancake House

The Grinders & Spaghetti House - Bettendorf

74 Pancake House

Brew

Corazon Latino Restaurant and Bar

Fifth Avenue Syndicate

The Atlas Collective

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

Joh’s Cafe

Cafe Spot

Kick Serve Coffee

Midnight Coffee

ROZZ-TOX

392Caffe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

Barrel House

Cafe On Vine

Field Day Brewing Co.

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bettendorf, IA

Norwalk, IA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 28m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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