How far is Bettendorf, IA from Red Oak, IA?
The driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Red Oak, IA is about 288.9 miles (465 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Jasper County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bettendorf and Red Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bettendorf and Red Oak.
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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
173.4 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 71: Atlantic, Audubon
1922 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.5 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on White Pole Road
757 ft · 20 sec · White Pole Road
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Continue on West 7th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Southwest 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Continue on White Pole Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · White Pole Road
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Turn left onto 550th Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · 550th Street
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Continue on Adair Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Adair Street
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Continue on 550th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 550th Street
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Continue on M Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · M Avenue
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Continue on 110 Street
14 mi · 21 min · 110 Street
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Turn left onto West Hammond Street
2305 ft · 2 min · West Hammond Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
91 m · 15 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Reed Street
100 m · 14 sec · East Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Reed Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bettendorf and Red Oak.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
173 mi · 03h 09m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Red Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bettendorf to Red Oak?
The road trip is about 288.9 miles (465 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Bettendorf and 144.8 miles from Red Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bettendorf and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Red Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bettendorf and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 247.14 mi (397.73 km).
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 41.0097200, -95.2255500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oak (-95.22555, 41.00972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.43 | $76.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.42 | $94.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
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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