How far is Bettendorf, IA from Glenwood, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Glenwood, IA is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Glenwood.
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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
173.4 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Kansas City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 275 South: South Bellevue, Glenwood
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 34
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Turn left onto Hilman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hilman Road
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Continue on Sharp Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Sharp Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
46 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Glenwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
173 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Bettendorf and Sunny near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Bondurant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Bettendorf and 158.8 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.16 one way or $84.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bettendorf and Sunny near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bondurant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 273.32 mi (439.87 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-95.74251, 41.04694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.55 | $95.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.03 | $104.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.30 | $118.60 |
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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