How far is Muscatine, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from Muscatine, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muscatine and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muscatine and Bettendorf.
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Start on Walnut Street
48 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
110 m · 18 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
101 m · 10 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 2nd Street
59 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61
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Continue on West River Drive
9.1 mi · 16 min · West River Drive
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Continue on State Street
628 ft · 15 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Street
807 ft · 40 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
75 m · 17 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 Muscatine and Bettendorf.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
U.S. 61
Turn right onto U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Muscatine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bettendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muscatine to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blue Grass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Muscatine and 16.3 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Muscatine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bettendorf.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Grass
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 Blue Grass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muscatine and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).
#1 Muscatine
City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 23,523 |
| Coordinates | 41.4244700, -91.0432100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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