How far is Bettendorf, IA from Osceola County, IA?

The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Osceola County, IA is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
370.09 mi
07h 26m
Flight
290.14 mi
466.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.14 mi
Kilometers
466.94 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.09 mi
Kilometers
595.6 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 8:16 PM CDT
Return by in Bettendorf
Fri, Oct 16, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bettendorf
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 8:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bettendorf
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Owasa
IA

Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

From Bettendorf
184.7 mi
03h 43m
To Osceola County
185.4 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Osceola County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Osceola County.

  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

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    3219 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on V Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 530th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3

  21. 21

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 470th Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Rerick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rerick Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    13 mi · 18 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 190th Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Silver Avenue

    1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silver Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Osceola County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
230 mi · 62%
Middle Road
62.2 mi · 17%
Silver Avenue
13.5 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Avenue
13 mi · 4%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 2%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

159 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80 mi
290.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owasa
03h 43m from Bettendorf
Leave By
9:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bettendorf and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Osceola County?

The road trip is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km) and usually takes 07h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Bettendorf and 185.4 miles from Osceola County.

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

The direct path is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.92 one way or $109.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bettendorf and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Osceola County. Straight-line distance: 290.14 mi (466.94 km).

Bettendorf

#1 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Osceola County

#2 Osceola County

County in Iowa, United States

Population5,987
Coordinates43.3785700, -95.6236900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Bettendorf (-90.51569, 41.52448)
End: Osceola County (-95.62369, 43.37857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.43 L · about $54.92
Round trip
$109.83
26.12 gal · 98.86 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $54.92 $109.83
Mid-grade $4.47 $58.43 $116.86
Premium $5.10 $66.62 $133.24
Diesel $6.07 $79.29 $158.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bettendorf and Osceola County. The current time is 12:50:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.