How far is Bettendorf, IA from Centerville, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Centerville, IA is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Centerville.
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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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Turn left onto Grant Street
9.4 mi · 17 min · Grant Street
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Continue on 140th Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction
1647 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92
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Take the ramp left
2041 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
20.3 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right
2853 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit right
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
25 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
112 m · 16 sec · North 12th Street
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Continue on North 12th Street
142 m · 23 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
110 m · 18 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
58 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Centerville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 53m
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 Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Centerville?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Bettendorf and 90.4 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 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 Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
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 Westwood.
Mount Pleasant
Fort Madison station
Burlington
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 134.33 mi (216.18 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centerville
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.7341800, -92.8740900 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-92.87409, 40.73418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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