How far is Bettendorf, IA from Norwalk, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Norwalk, IA is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Norwalk.
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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
154.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2412 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1761 ft · 35 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Hubbell Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hubbell Avenue
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Turn left
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
2380 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 9th Street
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Continue on County Road R63
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63
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Turn right onto County Road G14
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14
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Continue on North Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Norwalk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ladora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Bettendorf and 91.5 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bettendorf and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Ladora
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 Ladora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 163.71 mi (263.47 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 12,449 |
| Coordinates | 41.4755500, -93.6788300 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwalk (-93.67883, 41.47555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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