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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.55 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58 mi
93.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58 mi
Kilometers
93.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.55 mi
Kilometers
105.49 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-04-19T10:40
Arrive North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Wilton
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Bettendorf
32.7 mi
00h 40m
To North Liberty
32.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

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.

  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

    53.9 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA Medical Center

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA Medical Center

    85 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    2309 ft · 56 sec · 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Liberty Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Liberty Road Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · North Liberty Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast

    3199 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dubuque Street Northeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Dubuque Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Dubuque Street Northeast

    1406 ft · 33 sec · Dubuque Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on South Dubuque Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Dubuque Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Road
58.7 mi · 90%
North Liberty Road Northeast
2.57 mi · 4%
South Dubuque Street
1.36 mi · 2%
1st Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Kimberly Road
1 mi · 2%
VA Medical Center
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 40m from Bettendorf
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

37 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

40 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

45 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

82 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and North Liberty. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
North Liberty

#2 North Liberty

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population19,736
Coordinates41.7491800, -91.5979500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: North Liberty (-91.59795, 41.74918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and North Liberty. The current time is 10:40:17.

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.