How far is Bettendorf, IA from Hiawatha, IA?

The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Hiawatha, IA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.87 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.71 mi
112.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.87 mi
Kilometers
143.03 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hiawatha
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Tue, May 12, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Hiawatha
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Branch
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Bettendorf
44.4 mi
00h 52m
To Hiawatha
44.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kimberly Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    1897 ft · 1 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    931 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    3219 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Blairs Ferry Road

    2079 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Blairs Ferry Road Northeast

    1710 ft · 48 sec · Blairs Ferry Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue

    120 m · 23 sec · 9th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Heefner Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Heefner Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heefner Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Road
62.2 mi · 70%
Avenue of the Saints
23.5 mi · 26%
Kimberly Road
1 mi · 1%
I 380
0.96 mi · 1%
Blairs Ferry Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Middle Road

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
00h 52m from Bettendorf
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Hiawatha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Bettendorf and 44.5 miles from Hiawatha.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 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 Chance Rain Showers near Hiawatha.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

66 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

69 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

74 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

80 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 69.71 mi (112.19 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

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

#2 Hiawatha

City in Iowa

Population7,466
Coordinates42.0358300, -91.6821200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: Hiawatha (-91.68212, 42.03583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and Hiawatha. The current time is 19:26:51.

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.