Origin
Clinton, IA
Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA
Drive Time
48m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Bettendorf, IA
Esmerald Heqimaj
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Clinton and Bettendorf, you are looking at a straightforward 43.4-mile journey across the Iowa Midwest. Expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Bluff Boulevard, Manufacturing Drive, and Lincoln Way, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $6. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about interstate fatigue or complex highway navigation. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two cities that serves well for commuters or anyone needing a reliable, short-distance transit plan.
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
21.7 miles from Clinton, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 43.4-mile distance. There is no long-haul stretches here; in fact, the longest segment on South Bluff Boulevard is negligible, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments to your speed and direction throughout the trip. The character of this drive is defined by its local nature, favoring steady, controlled driving over the high-speed intensity of an interstate. You will feel the road transition through various city environments as you move through the region.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bluff Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bluff Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manufacturing Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Bluff Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, IA and Bettendorf, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto South Bluff Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bluff Boulevard
3
Turn straight onto Manufacturing Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manufacturing Drive
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincoln Way
5
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
9
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
11
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grant Street
12
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
12th Street
13
Turn left
75 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of under an hour, you have the flexibility to depart whenever your schedule permits without worrying about major road fatigue. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the 48-minute duration is easily managed in one go. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local roads rather than highways, traffic patterns during peak hours may impact your arrival time more than on a typical interstate route. A helpful tip for this specific path is to double-check your navigation before setting out, as the frequent turns through local corridors can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to the street signs. Budget your $6 for fuel before leaving to ensure a seamless arrival in Bettendorf.
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 21.7 miles from Clinton, IA, or about 24m into the drive.
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 43.4 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.7 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, IA
This is one driving day of about 43.4 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Clinton, IA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Clinton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bettendorf, IA
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.59 one way
$13.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Bettendorf, IA
Afternoon in Bettendorf on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
22 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
3 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
48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 43.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Bluff Boulevard, Manufacturing Drive, Lincoln Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Clinton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.59 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.
The drive from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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