Trip from Bettendorf, IA to Webster City, IA

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

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

215.7 mi

347 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 15m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

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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Webster City, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bettendorf, IA to Webster City, IA covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, I 80, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 149.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.8 miles from Bettendorf, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue of the Saints	149.5 mi	2h 49m
I 80	57.5 mi	1h 3m
I 74	4.4 mi	5m
Superior Street	1.3 mi	2m
Kimberly Road	1 mi	2m
Middle Road	0.4 mi	1m
12th Street	0.1 mi	<1m
2nd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 149.5 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf, IA and Webster City, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27

71 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27

79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Avenue of the Saints

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward IA 17 South

Turn right onto Superior Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street

Turn left onto CR D20

60 ft · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

CR D20

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 107.8 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.5 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 47 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.8 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Webster City, 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 215.7 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 149.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Rapids, IA

108 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

Iowa City, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.8 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 Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.5 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

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coralville, Iowa

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193589100

Visit website

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coralville, Iowa

0.7 mi

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coralville, Iowa

0.8 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

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193589100

Visit website

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13193514543

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13193399100

Visit website

El Gustito Pupuseria y Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+13194991602

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193386400

Visit website

La Mexicana

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13192597178

Visit website

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

The Atlas Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13099078163

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Joh’s Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13095197076

Visit website

Cafe Spot

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

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.6

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 61.6

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.6

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 135.3 — 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

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

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...

135.3 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.72 one way

$67.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.03	$74.05
premium	$4.89	$41.51	$83.02
diesel	$5.61	$47.62	$95.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.7	0	$22.65	$10.35
Efficient EV	53.9	0	$18.87	$8.63
EV Truck/SUV	86.3	1	$30.20	$13.80

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Afternoon in Bettendorf on Saturday

Local time

1:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster City, IA

Afternoon in Webster City on Saturday

Local time

1:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

215.7 mi in 4h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 149.5 mi on Avenue of the Saints.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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 5/10

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 215.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 Webster City, 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 4h 8m. Total distance: 215.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 149.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. 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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Webster City, 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 Webster City, 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

HuHot Mongolian Grill

The Atlas Collective

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

El Gustito Pupuseria y Restaurant

Red Lobster

La Mexicana

LemonGrass Cafe

Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd

The Atlas Collective

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

Joh’s Cafe

Cafe Spot

Kick Serve Coffee

ROZZ-TOX

Sidekick Coffee & Books

Hyper Energy Bar

Tesla Supercharger

Red E Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot Flying J 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

Webster City, IA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 8m 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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