How far is Bettendorf, IA from Keokuk, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Keokuk, IA is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisa 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 Keokuk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Keokuk.
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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
18 mi · 20 min · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on James L Hodges Avenue
27.6 mi · 34 min · James L Hodges Avenue
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Continue on 71st Street
5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street
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Continue on Highway 61
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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Continue on 71st Street
708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street
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Continue on 354th Avenue
28 mi · 33 min · 354th Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Keokuk.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
354th Avenue
Continue on 354th Avenue
28 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bettendorf and Sunny near Keokuk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Keokuk?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Morning Sun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Bettendorf and 60.7 miles from Keokuk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bettendorf and Sunny near Keokuk.
Stop Ideas Near Morning Sun
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 Morning Sun.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Keokuk. Straight-line distance: 90.12 mi (145.04 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keokuk
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 10,090 |
| Coordinates | 40.3972700, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keokuk (-91.38487, 40.39727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
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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