Bettendorf, IA to Centerville, IA is 180.6 miles and takes about 3h 49m via US 34 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.3 miles from Bettendorf, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 34
49 mi
57m
US 63
43.5 mi
56m
140th Street
20.3 mi
22m
Avenue of the Saints
20.3 mi
23m
State Highway 92
17 mi
25m
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi
12m
Grant Street
9.4 mi
17m
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 49 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf, IA and Centerville, IA.
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Start on this road
74 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto 12th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·12th Street
3
Turn left onto US 67
9.4 mi·17 min·Grant Street
4
Continue on US 61
20 mi·22 min·140th Street
5
Continue on US 61; IA 22; IA 92
7.2 mi·8 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
6
Turn right onto US 61; IA 92
11 mi·12 min·Grandview Avenue
7
Take the exit onto IA 92
0.3 mi·41 sec·IA 92
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
8
Turn right onto IA 92
8.1 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
9
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi·1 min·Oak Street
10
Continue on IA 92
8.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 92
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
12
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
20 mi·23 min·Avenue of the Saints
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
0.5 mi·38 sec·US 218 Business
Exit 45
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
15
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
46 mi·53 min·US 34; IA 163
16
Take the exit onto US 34
0.5 mi·59 sec·US 34
Toward US 34
17
Turn left onto US 34
2.3 mi·2 min·US 34
18
Enter roundabout onto US 63
267 ft·4 sec·US 63
19
Continue on US 63
18 mi·21 min·US 63
20
Turn right onto US 63; IA 2
25 mi·35 min·US 63; IA 2
21
Turn right onto North 12th Street
367 ft·16 sec·North 12th Street
22
Continue on North 12th Street
465 ft·23 sec·North 12th Street
23
Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
360 ft·17 sec·West Van Buren Street
24
Turn right onto North 13th Street
192 ft·8 sec·North 13th Street
25
Arrive at destination
North 13th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 49-minute drive time, leaving Bettendorf in the morning will allow ample time to reach Centerville without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs or refuel. The longest stretch without exiting is 49 miles on US 34, so make sure you have enough fuel before entering that segment. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 90.3 miles from Bettendorf, IA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 57m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bettendorf, 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 Bettendorf, IA
This is one driving day of about 180.6 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 US 34 for about 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 180.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|12th Street
Turn right onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.3 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|IA 92
Take the exit onto IA 92 toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Colu...
5
86.9 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 218 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 218 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 45
5
180.5 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|West Van Buren Street
Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
5
180.6 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|North 13th Street
Turn right onto North 13th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.23 one way
$56.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.00
$62.00
premium
$4.89
$34.75
$69.51
diesel
$5.61
$39.87
$79.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
Efficient EV
45.2
0
$15.80
$7.22
EV Truck/SUV
72.2
0
$25.28
$11.56
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 20, 2026
Origin
Bettendorf, IA
Morning
in Bettendorf on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Centerville, IA
Morning
in Centerville on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Mount Pleasant, IA
90 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
1 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
3h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 65% of the route featuring higher-speed travel. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 49 miles on US 34 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a good amount of rural cruising as you move between these larger roads. The shift from highway to surface streets will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and US 63. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 12th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 180.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 48.3 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.9 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bettendorf, IA and Centerville, IA, road signs point toward Cr G48 East: Grandview and Columbus Junction.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 180.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49 miles on US 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (IA 92): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.9 miles (US 218 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Centerville, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
