How far is Bettendorf, IA from Marion, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Marion, IA is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 01h 31m.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Marion.
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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
37.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Liberty
1383 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Valley Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Avenue
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Turn straight onto Green Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Green Road
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
2440 ft · 38 sec · 160th Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Fox Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
15.1 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
2315 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2844 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 7th Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
3013 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street
96 m · 21 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
835 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Marion.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bettendorf and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Marion?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 43.6 miles from Bettendorf and 41.7 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bettendorf and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near West Branch
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 West Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Marion. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,780 |
| Coordinates | 42.0341700, -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Avenue (-91.59768, 42.03419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
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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