Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bettendorf, IA

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

88.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.09 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

44.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 88.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Tiffany Drive Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tiffany Drive Northeast	0 mi	0m
Lindale Avenue Northeast	0 mi	0m
29th Street Northeast	0 mi	0m
Coldstream Avenue Northeast	0 mi	0m
Avenue of the Saints	0 mi	0m
I 80	0 mi	0m
I 80 East	0 mi	0m
I 74 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Tiffany Drive Northeast — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

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Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

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Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

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Turn left

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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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Take the exit slight right toward I 80

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront

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Turn right onto Grant Street

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Turn left onto 12th Street

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Turn left

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 44.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.1 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar Rapids, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Iowa City, 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bettendorf, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bettendorf, IA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.1 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA

Marion, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Iowa City, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$13.09	$26.19
midgrade	$4.25	$14.77	$29.54
premium	$4.65	$16.16	$32.32
diesel	$5.30	$18.42	$36.84

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.09 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.

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