How far is Bettendorf, IA from Maquoketa, IA?

The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Maquoketa, IA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
42.08 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.4 mi
61.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.4 mi
Kilometers
61.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.08 mi
Kilometers
67.72 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maquoketa
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-04-15T16:43
Arrive Maquoketa
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
De Witt
IA

Township of Iowa

From Bettendorf
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Maquoketa
21 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt

    3053 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street

    2581 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 200th Avenue

    2852 ft · 59 sec · 200th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 North
32.6 mi · 78%
Middle Road
6.11 mi · 15%
South Main Street
1.49 mi · 4%
Kimberly Road
1 mi · 2%
200th Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
12th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 North

Merge slight left

32.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Witt
00h 26m from Bettendorf
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bettendorf and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maquoketa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

De Witt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Bettendorf and 21 miles from Maquoketa.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bettendorf and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maquoketa.

Stop Ideas Near De Witt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Witt, 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 De Witt.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

34 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

35 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

41 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

82 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Maquoketa. Straight-line distance: 38.4 mi (61.8 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

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

#2 Maquoketa

City in Iowa, USA

Population5,924
Coordinates42.0689100, -90.6656900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: Maquoketa (-90.66569, 42.06891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and Maquoketa. The current time is 16:43:39.

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.