How far is Mount Pleasant, IA from Bettendorf, IA?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
89.33 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.59 mi
107.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.59 mi
Kilometers
107.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.33 mi
Kilometers
143.77 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bettendorf
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T00:55
Arrive Bettendorf
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Letts
IA

City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States

From Mount Pleasant
44.6 mi
00h 51m
To Bettendorf
44.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Bettendorf.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Bettendorf.

  1. 1

    Start on South White Street

    18 m · 5 sec · South White Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    761 ft · 39 sec · West Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2348 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 92

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 92

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 61 north, IA 92 east: Muscatine

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  14. 14

    Continue on West River Drive

    9.1 mi · 16 min · West River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    628 ft · 15 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    807 ft · 40 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    75 m · 17 sec · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Bettendorf.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 23%
Avenue of the Saints
19.9 mi · 22%
State Highway 92
16.9 mi · 19%
US 61 north
11.6 mi · 13%
West River Drive
9.12 mi · 10%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
7.15 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

U.S. 61

Continue on U.S. 61

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Letts
00h 51m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bettendorf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Bettendorf?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Letts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 44.7 miles from Bettendorf.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bettendorf.

Stop Ideas Near Letts

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

48 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

59 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Burlington

59 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

61 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 66.59 mi (107.16 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Henry County, Iowa, United States

Population8,508
Coordinates40.9636400, -91.5579400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Bettendorf

#2 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: South White Street (-91.557887, 40.963634)
End: Gilbert Street (-90.515723, 41.524401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Bettendorf. The current time is 00:55:47.

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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.