How far is Bettendorf, IA from Clive, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Clive, IA is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Clive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Clive.
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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
159.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235 West: Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 73rd Street, 8th Street, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
1301 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 73rd Street
2230 ft · 54 sec · 73rd Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1767 ft · 38 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 78th Street
860 ft · 38 sec · Northwest 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Clive.
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
159 mi · 02h 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bettendorf and Partly Sunny near Clive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Clive?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Bettendorf and 88.9 miles from Clive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bettendorf and Partly Sunny near Clive.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Clive. Straight-line distance: 165.94 mi (267.06 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clive
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 17,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.6030400, -93.7241100 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clive (-93.72411, 41.60304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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