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Trip from Red Oak, IA to Bettendorf, IA

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

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

288.8 mi

465 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m

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 and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Red Oak, IA

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city in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Bettendorf, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Red Oak, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 288.8 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, US 6, North Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.9 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.15 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

144.4 miles from Red Oak, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 174.9 mi 3h 10m
US 6 62 mi 1h 7m
North Broadway Street 14 mi 20m
550th Street 10 mi 14m
White Pole Road 9 mi 13m
650th Street 6.4 mi 8m
I 74 4.3 mi 5m
East 7th Street 3.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 174.9 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Reed Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Reed Street
2

Turn right onto IA 48

14 mi · 20 min · North Broadway Street
3

Continue on IA 48

0.9 mi · 1 min · M Avenue
4

Continue on IA 48

4.8 mi · 7 min · 550th Street
5

Continue on IA 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · Adair Street
6

Continue on IA 48

5.3 mi · 7 min · 550th Street
7

Turn right onto US 6

8.9 mi · 13 min · White Pole Road
8

Continue on US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
9

Continue on US 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street
10

Continue on US 6

0.1 mi · 22 sec · White Pole Road
11

Continue on US 6; IA 83

3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
12

Turn left onto US 6; US 71

6.4 mi · 8 min · 650th Street
13

Take the exit onto US 6

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 6
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

14 mi · 16 min · I 80
Exit 123B Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

161 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 80
Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
17

Merge onto I 74

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 74
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
19

Turn right onto US 67

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Grant Street
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto 12th Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · 12th Street
21

Turn left

74 ft · 3 sec
22

Arrive at destination

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 144.4 miles from Red Oak, IA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.9 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 64 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.4 miles or 2h 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 38m

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 Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, IA

This is one driving day of about 288.8 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Red Oak, 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 174.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, IA

144 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

Coo n Rapids, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.4 miles from Red Oak, 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 174.9 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

Chuckwagon Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Adair, Iowa

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.9

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+16417423611

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coralville, Iowa

0.5 mi

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coralville, Iowa

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Atlas Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moline, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 288.8

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

Chuckwagon Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.9

Adair, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+16417423611

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193386400

Visit website

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193589100

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13193399100

Visit website

Landmark Grill & Grind - Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.3

Williamsburg, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13196682209

Visit website

Steak 'n Shake

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13198006117

Visit website

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.3

Williamsburg, Iowa

Hours: 9:30 am–11 pm

+13196684040

Visit website

Pino's Sicilian Pizzeria

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 206.3

Williamsburg, Iowa

+13196681414

The Atlas Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 288.8

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13099078163

Visit website

Coffee House Cafe and Goods

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 288.8

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15634849808

Visit website

Joh’s Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 288.8

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13095197076

Visit website

Cafe Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 288.8

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

Playgrounds Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 103.2

Waukee, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+15156446331

Visit website

Kick Serve Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 288.8

Moline, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13095171722

Visit website

Hyper Energy Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 226.9

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13192598505

Visit website

The Slow Down Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.8

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+15156307000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 206.3

Williamsburg, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+31880109500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 268.2

Walcott, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 185.7

Brooklyn, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 165

Grinnell, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 226.9

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 226.9

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196262550

Visit website

Wiota Steakhouse & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Wiota, Iowa

Hours: 5–10 pm

+17127839232

Visit website

Field Day Brewing Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 226.9

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13192082154

Visit website

Cafe On Vine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 288.8

Davenport, Iowa

Hours: 7–7:45 am

+15633244472

Visit website

Fireside Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Atlantic, Iowa

Hours: 12 pm–2 am

+17122432426

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 108.6 and 288.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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108.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 123B Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, K...
6
123 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
5
283.5 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport

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

Toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
5
288.3 mi into trip | ~5h 35m in

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

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

Toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street...
6
288.6 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | US 67 / Grant Street

Turn right onto US 67 / Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.15 one way

$90.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.57 $99.15
premium $4.89 $55.58 $111.15
diesel $5.61 $63.76 $127.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

West Des Moines, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger

Des Moines, IA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)

Clive, IA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

804 Nile Kinnick Drive

Adel, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa)

Waukee, IA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

155 West Hickman Rd

Waukee, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

West DesMoines HyVee

West DesMoines, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

11989 Hickman Rd

Urbandale, IA

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

CHARGELAB: 10 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 RED_E: 2 Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.6 1 $30.32 $13.86
Efficient EV 72.2 0 $25.27 $11.55
EV Truck/SUV 115.5 1 $40.43 $18.48

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Red Oak, IA

Afternoon in Red Oak on Saturday

Local time

1:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bettendorf, IA

Afternoon in Bettendorf on Saturday

Local time

1:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Newton, IA

144 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

24 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

5h 37m 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?

This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 288.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 174.9 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 174.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 6. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 108.6 miles in near I 80.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 288.8 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: at 108.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.5 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.

Between Red Oak, IA and Bettendorf, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.

Minneapolis

108.6 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 80

Kansas City

108.6 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 80

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 288.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Red Oak, IA to Bettendorf, IA covers 288.8 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, US 6, North Broadway Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.4 miles from Red Oak, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.15 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 288.8 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 108.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Red Oak, IA and Bettendorf, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.

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.

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