How far is Bettendorf, IA from Adel, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Adel, IA is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Adel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Adel.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 12th Street
616 ft · 33 sec · 12th Street
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Continue on Kimberly Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Kimberly Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
1897 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Turn left
931 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
171.8 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hickman Road, Adel
1898 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Hickman Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Hickman Road
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Continue on 290th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · 290th Street
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Continue on Greene Street
1 km · 1 min · Greene Street
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Turn right onto Nile Kinnick Drive South
5 m · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Adel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
172 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bettendorf and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Adel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Adel?
The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Bettendorf and 95.6 miles from Adel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.13 one way or $60.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bettendorf and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Adel.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Adel. Straight-line distance: 181.11 mi (291.47 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adel
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,607 |
| Coordinates | 41.6144300, -94.0174500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adel (-94.01745, 41.61443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.13 | $60.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.19 | $74.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.38 | $84.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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