How far is Bettendorf, IA from Mount Pleasant, IA?

The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.48 mi
01h 59m
Flight
66.59 mi
107.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.59 mi
Kilometers
107.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-04-18T02:33
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Letts
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

From Bettendorf
44.7 mi
00h 59m
To Mount Pleasant
44.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    9.4 mi · 17 min · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th Street

    20.3 mi · 23 min · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 92 west, CR G48 east: Grandview, Columbus Junction

    1647 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 92

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    2041 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    19.5 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Iowa Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    761 ft · 39 sec · West Warren Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South White Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South White Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South White Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
140th Street
20.3 mi · 23%
Avenue of the Saints
19.5 mi · 22%
State Highway 92
17.3 mi · 19%
Grandview Avenue
11.3 mi · 13%
Grant Street
9.41 mi · 11%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.16 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

140th Street

Continue on 140th Street

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Letts
00h 59m from Bettendorf
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Letts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Bettendorf and 44.8 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Letts

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

48 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

59 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Burlington

59 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

61 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 66.59 mi (107.16 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Henry County, Iowa, United States

Population8,508
Coordinates40.9636400, -91.5579400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: Mount Pleasant (-91.55794, 40.96364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
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
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 02:33:37.

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.