How far is Bettendorf, IA from North Liberty, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to North Liberty, IA is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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 Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and North Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and North Liberty.
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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
53.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA Medical Center
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA Medical Center
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
2309 ft · 56 sec · 1st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on North Liberty Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Liberty Road Northeast
43 m · 3 sec · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast
3199 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dubuque Street Northeast
68 m · 5 sec · Dubuque Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Dubuque Street Northeast
1406 ft · 33 sec · Dubuque Street Northeast
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Continue on South Dubuque Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Dubuque Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dubuque Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and North Liberty.
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
53.9 mi · 00h 59m
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 North Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to North Liberty?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Bettendorf and 32.9 miles from North Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bettendorf and Sunny near North Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and North Liberty. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Liberty
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 19,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.7491800, -91.5979500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Liberty (-91.59795, 41.74918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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