How far is Bettendorf, IA from Anamosa, IA?

The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Anamosa, IA is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.36 mi
01h 43m
Flight
56.54 mi
91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.54 mi
Kilometers
91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.36 mi
Kilometers
122.89 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anamosa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive Anamosa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bettendorf
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atalissa
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Bettendorf
38.2 mi
00h 51m
To Anamosa
38.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Anamosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Anamosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    616 ft · 33 sec · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kimberly Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    1897 ft · 1 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    931 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 38 North: Tipton, Moscow

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 38

    7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 38

  10. 10

    Continue on Moscow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Moscow Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 38

    1376 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 38

  12. 12

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 38

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    2140 ft · 36 sec · Ash Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 38

    7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 38

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1774 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road E45

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road E45

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 38

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 38

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 64

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 64

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 64 East

    2558 ft · 47 sec · Highway 64 East

  23. 23

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Scott Street

    988 ft · 25 sec · South Scott Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1531 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Anamosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Road
34.9 mi · 46%
State Highway 38
24.9 mi · 33%
State Highway 64
7.2 mi · 9%
Moscow Road
1.31 mi · 2%
Cedar Street
1.21 mi · 2%
County Road E45
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Middle Road

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atalissa
00h 51m from Bettendorf
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Anamosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Anamosa?

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Bettendorf and 38.2 miles from Anamosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Anamosa.

Stop Ideas Near Atalissa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atalissa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atalissa.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

52 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

56 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

74 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Anamosa. Straight-line distance: 56.54 mi (91 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Anamosa

#2 Anamosa

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Population5,545
Coordinates42.1083400, -91.2851600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: Anamosa (-91.28516, 42.10834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and Anamosa. The current time is 01:57:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.