Origin
Clinton, IA
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
43.2 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, IA
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Bettendorf, IA
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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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Way | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| US 61 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| I 74 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| I 80 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Manufacturing Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Bluff Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 12th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Way
— 17.2 mi, about 21m
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 US 30
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincoln Way
5
Merge onto US 61
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 61
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 80; US 61
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80; US 61
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
9
Merge onto I 74
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 74
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
11
Turn right onto US 67
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
12th Street
13
Turn left
74 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Clinton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Way
Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Way
Navigation decision point
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
42.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
42.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 67 / Grant Street
Turn right onto US 67 / Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
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
Late night in Bettendorf on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Lincoln Way.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Way.
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 43.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.9 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clinton, IA to Bettendorf, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Davenport along the way.
Davenport
37.8 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, IA
Full guide →Clinton is a city in Eastern Iowa.
Arriving in Bettendorf, IA
Full guide →Bettendorf is one of the Quad Cities, in Eastern Iowa.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Lincoln Way. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bettendorf, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bettendorf, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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