How far is Bettendorf, IA from Decorah, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Decorah, IA is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Decorah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Decorah.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
3053 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dodge Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Dodge Street
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Turn right onto John F Kennedy Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · John F Kennedy Road
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Continue on John F Kennedy Road
129 m · 9 sec · John F Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Clay Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Clay Hill Road
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Continue on Access Road
745 ft · 20 sec · Access Road
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Turn left
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street East
1363 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Andres Street
12 mi · 16 min · North Andres Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
117 m · 13 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Garber Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road
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Turn right onto Kale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto South Lawler Street
2351 ft · 40 sec · South Lawler Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 51
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Turn left onto Frankville Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · Frankville Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2479 ft · 52 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
104 m · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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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 Decorah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 61 North
Merge slight left
64.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bettendorf and Mostly Sunny near Decorah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Decorah?
The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Durango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Bettendorf and 84.5 miles from Decorah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bettendorf and Mostly Sunny near Decorah.
Stop Ideas Near Durango
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 Durango.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Decorah. Straight-line distance: 138.93 mi (223.59 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decorah
Town in Iowa
| Population | 7,484 |
| Coordinates | 43.3033100, -91.7857100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decorah (-91.78571, 43.30331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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