How far is Decorah, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from Decorah, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decorah and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decorah and Bettendorf.
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Start on East Main Street
84 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
103 m · 20 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2147 ft · 43 sec · East Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Montgomery Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 9
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right onto Frankville Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · Frankville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 51
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on North Lawler Street
2351 ft · 45 sec · North Lawler Street
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Turn left onto East Military Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · East Military Road
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Kale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kale Avenue
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Turn left onto Garber Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Garber Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 5th Street
117 m · 9 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Great River Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Great River Road
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Continue on US 52
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on Columbus Street
2936 ft · 50 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on US 52
3.7 mi · 5 min · US 52
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Continue on 11th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 11th Street Northeast
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Continue on 11th Street Southeast
145 m · 13 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Olde Hawkeye Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Olde Hawkeye Road
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Turn right onto Wuchter Road
769 ft · 15 sec · Wuchter Road
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Asbury, Bellevue
1713 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Arterial
32 m · 6 sec · Southwest Arterial
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Arterial
4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Arterial
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Turn left onto US 61 South, US 151 South
1512 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport
2614 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront
1740 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Grant Street
557 ft · 18 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
669 ft · 39 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left
23 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decorah and Bettendorf.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Decorah and Mostly Sunny near Bettendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decorah to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Farley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Decorah and 89.4 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Decorah and Mostly Sunny near Bettendorf.
Stop Ideas Near Farley
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 Farley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decorah and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 138.93 mi (223.59 km).
#1 Decorah
Town in Iowa
| Population | 7,484 |
| Coordinates | 43.3033100, -91.7857100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.5244800, -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert Street (-90.515723, 41.524401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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