Centerville, IA to Bettendorf, IA is 180.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m via US 34, State Highway 2, and U.S. 61, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within the Midwest, moving across Iowa on a primarily highway-focused path. Expect a straightforward trip with a good portion of your journey on established roads. It’s a manageable distance, making it a solid choice for a single-day excursion without feeling overly rushed.
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
90.2 miles from Centerville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 34
48.9 mi
56m
State Highway 2
24.1 mi
34m
U.S. 61
20.3 mi
22m
Avenue of the Saints
19.9 mi
22m
Weaver Road
17.4 mi
19m
State Highway 92
16.9 mi
25m
IA 92
11.6 mi
13m
West River Drive
9.1 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 48.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, IA and Bettendorf, IA.
1
Start on North 13th Street
164 ft·9 sec·North 13th Street
2
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
358 ft·16 sec·East Jackson Street
3
Continue on West Jackson Street
288 ft·21 sec·West Jackson Street
4
Turn right onto North Main Street
395 ft·22 sec·North Main Street
5
Turn left onto IA 2
0.8 mi·1 min·East Maple Street
6
Continue on IA 2
24 mi·34 min·State Highway 2
7
Turn left onto US 63
0.2 mi·15 sec·Smith Street
8
Continue on US 63
0.8 mi·57 sec·South Washington Street
9
Continue on US 63
17 mi·19 min·Weaver Road
10
Enter roundabout onto US 34
44 ft·0 sec·US 34
11
Continue on US 34
2.1 mi·2 min·US 34
12
Take the exit onto US 34
47 mi·54 min·US 34
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 234
14
Turn left onto US 218 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·Old US Highway 218
15
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
20 mi·22 min·Avenue of the Saints
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
17
At end of road, turn right onto IA 92
8.6 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
18
Continue on IA 92
0.7 mi·1 min·Oak Street
19
Continue on IA 92
8.3 mi·12 min·State Highway 92
20
Take the ramp onto IA 92
12 mi·13 min·IA 92
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
21
Turn left onto US 61; IA 92
7.1 mi·8 min·Douglas King Memorial Expressway
22
Continue on US 61
20 mi·22 min·U.S. 61
23
Continue on US 61
9.1 mi·16 min·West River Drive
24
Continue on US 67
0.1 mi·15 sec·State Street
25
Continue on State Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·State Street
26
Turn right onto 12th Street
245 ft·17 sec·12th Street
27
Turn left
74 ft·3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the sub-4-hour drive time, leaving Centerville any time in the morning should allow you to reach Bettendorf well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 48.9-mile stretch on US 34, as services might be spaced out. The relatively short distance means you can afford to pause for a coffee or stretch without significantly impacting your arrival 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 90.2 miles from Centerville, IA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.9 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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.2 miles or 1h 51m 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 5m
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 Centerville, 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 Centerville, IA
This is one driving day of about 180.5 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Centerville, 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 48.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 43.6 and 180.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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43.6 mi into trip|~57m in|US 34
Enter roundabout onto US 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
114.4 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|IA 92 / State Highway 92
At end of road, turn right onto IA 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
6
132 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|IA 92
Take the ramp onto IA 92 toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine
5
180.4 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|12th Street
Turn right onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
180.4 mi into trip|~3h 49m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.22 one way
$56.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.98
$61.97
premium
$4.89
$34.74
$69.47
diesel
$5.61
$39.85
$79.70
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
$18.95
$8.66
Efficient EV
45.1
0
$15.79
$7.22
EV Truck/SUV
72.2
0
$25.27
$11.55
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 15, 2026
Origin
Centerville, IA
Night
in Centerville on Saturday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bettendorf, IA
Night
in Bettendorf on Saturday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°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
22 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 route offers a highway-focused drive with 72% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.9 miles on US 34, so be prepared for sustained driving on this segment. The mix of US 34, State Highway 2, and U.S. 61 means you'll experience mostly consistent road conditions suitable for maintaining steady progress. It’s less about winding country lanes and more about efficient travel between destinations.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.9 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and State Highway 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 43.6 miles in near US 34.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 43.6 miles (US 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 114.4 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 132 miles (IA 92): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 180.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 48.9 miles on US 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: at 43.6 miles (US 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 114.4 miles (IA 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 132 miles (IA 92): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bettendorf, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
