Crossing Iowa from Osceola County to Bettendorf is a substantial journey covering 370.1 miles. You should plan for roughly 5 hours and 54 minutes of driving time, making this a long but manageable day trip for most travelers. Because the route relies on local roads like 190th Street, County Highway A30, and 320th Street rather than major interstates, you can expect a very different experience than a typical highway sprint. Budget approximately $55 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwestern points. While one day is sufficient to complete the drive, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should be prepared for active, engaged driving from start to finish.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.9 miles from Osceola County, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
220th Street
164.9 mi
3h 10m
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi
1h 11m
I 80
57.8 mi
1h 3m
Silver Avenue
13.5 mi
19m
County Highway A30
13 mi
17m
20th Avenue
9.2 mi
12m
Railroad Street
6.6 mi
9m
Armstrong Avenue
6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 164.9 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County, IA and Bettendorf, IA.
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Start on Silver Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Silver Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1.0 mi·3 min·190th Street
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Turn left onto US 59
13 mi·17 min·County Highway A30
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Turn left onto US 18; US 59
1.0 mi·1 min·320th Street
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Turn right onto US 59
6.0 mi·8 min·Silver Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi·2 min·North Rerick Avenue
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Continue on US 59
7.2 mi·9 min·Silver Avenue
8
Continue on US 59; IA 10
4.1 mi·5 min·470th Street
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Turn right onto US 59
4.0 mi·5 min·Tanager Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 59
3.1 mi·4 min·Q Avenue
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Continue on US 59
6.6 mi·9 min·Railroad Street
12
Turn left onto IA 3
2.7 mi·3 min·State Highway 3
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Turn left onto IA 3
3.4 mi·4 min·530th Street
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Turn right onto IA 7
2.0 mi·2 min·V Avenue
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Continue on IA 7
1.4 mi·2 min·1st Street
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Continue on IA 7
2.1 mi·2 min·State Highway 7
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Continue on IA 7
1.1 mi·1 min·Highway 7
18
Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi·12 min·20th Avenue
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Continue on CR M27
6.0 mi·8 min·Armstrong Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto US 20
165 mi·3 hr 10 min·220th Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80
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Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
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Merge onto I 80
58 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 80
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·44 sec
Toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
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Merge onto I 74
4.3 mi·5 min·I 74
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
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Turn right onto US 67
0.1 mi·17 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
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Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi·39 sec·12th Street
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Turn left
74 ft·3 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour and 54 minute duration, you should aim for an early morning departure to avoid navigating unfamiliar county roads after dark. Since the route is entirely comprised of local roads, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as service stations may be less frequent on these secondary routes than on major expressways. Having a reliable GPS is essential here, as the frequent turns on County Highway A30 and similar roads can be easy to miss. Embrace the flexibility of this 370.1-mile drive by keeping your schedule open, allowing you to handle the technical nature of the road at a comfortable, steady pace.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.9 miles from Osceola County, IA, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.9 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 81 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.9 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 17m
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 Osceola County, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Osceola County, IA
This is one driving day of about 369.9 miles and 7h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Osceola County, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 220th Street for about 164.9 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.3 and 369.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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15.3 mi into trip|~24m in|US 59 / Silver Avenue
Turn right onto US 59 / Silver Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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34.2 mi into trip|~50m in|US 59 / Tanager Avenue
Turn right onto US 59 / Tanager Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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240.5 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
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305.4 mi into trip|~6h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
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369.6 mi into trip|~7h 24m in|US 67 / Grant Street
Turn right onto US 67 / Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.83 one way
$115.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$63.49
$126.99
premium
$4.89
$71.18
$142.37
diesel
$5.61
$81.67
$163.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111
1
$38.84
$17.76
Efficient EV
92.5
1
$32.37
$14.80
EV Truck/SUV
148
1
$51.79
$23.67
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Osceola County, IA
Evening
in Osceola County on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bettendorf, IA
Evening
in Bettendorf on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Waterloo, IA
185 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a truly hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route features a 0% highway share. Instead of the monotonous drone of an interstate, you will navigate a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. The path utilizes smaller corridors like 190th Street and 320th Street, which provide a rural perspective of the Iowa landscape. Because the navigation relies on backroads, you will find a rhythmic, shifting pace rather than a steady cruise control setting. This is a journey defined by its local character, so settle in for a drive that prioritizes winding through the countryside over high-speed transit.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.9 mi on 220th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in near US 59 / Silver Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 369.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (US 59 / Tanager Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 240.5 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 25m. Total distance: 369.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.9 miles on 220th Street. 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (US 59 / Tanager Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 240.5 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bettendorf, IA before the return drive.
