How far is Bettendorf, IA from Burlington, IA?

The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Burlington, IA is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.31 mi
01h 45m
Flight
58.47 mi
94.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.47 mi
Kilometers
94.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.08 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Thu, Apr 16, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fruitland
IA

Township in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Bettendorf
41.6 mi
00h 52m
To Burlington
41.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    9.4 mi · 17 min · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th Street

    20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    18 mi · 20 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on James L Hodges Avenue

    25.3 mi · 30 min · James L Hodges Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunnyside Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Osborn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Osborn Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    2288 ft · 50 sec · North Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James L Hodges Avenue
25.3 mi · 30%
140th Street
20.3 mi · 24%
Grandview Avenue
18 mi · 22%
Grant Street
9.41 mi · 11%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.16 mi · 9%
Sunnyside Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James L Hodges Avenue

Continue on James L Hodges Avenue

25.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitland
00h 52m from Bettendorf
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bettendorf and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Fruitland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Bettendorf and 41.7 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bettendorf and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fruitland, 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 Fruitland.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

51 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

53 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

55 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 58.47 mi (94.1 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

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

#2 Burlington

City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States

Population24,516
Coordinates40.8075400, -91.1129200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: Burlington (-91.11292, 40.80754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and Burlington. The current time is 08:47:34.

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.