Bettendorf, IA Road Trips
Bettendorf, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 88-mile quick runs to 330-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bettendorf, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
18
Longest Drive
369.9 mi
Osceola County, IA
Quickest Drive
56m
Clinton, IA
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Trips from Bettendorf, IA
Driving from Bettendorf, IA
On average, trips departing from Bettendorf, IA run 206 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 330 miles (6h 32m), while the shortest is just 88 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bettendorf, IA include Spencer, IA (330.4 mi, 6h 32m), Creston, IA (250.6 mi, 4h 47m), Waukee, IA (184 mi, 3h 28m), Indiana, IA (175.7 mi, 3h 30m), and Cedar Rapids, IA (87.9 mi, 1h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 206-mile trip from Bettendorf, IA, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Bettendorf, IA and 13 routes heading into Bettendorf, IA, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 88 to 330 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bettendorf, IA covers 330 miles and takes approximately 6h 32m. Shorter options start at just 88 miles.
The average route from Bettendorf, IA runs about 206 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 206-mile trip from Bettendorf, IA costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bettendorf, IA include Spencer, IA, Creston, IA, Waukee, IA and Indiana, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bettendorf, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
39,297
Median Income
$102,917
Median Home Value
$295,600
Median Age
39.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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