How far is Newton, IA from Bettendorf, IA?

The driving distance from Newton, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
137.75 mi
02h 07m
Flight
131.37 mi
211.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.37 mi
Kilometers
211.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.75 mi
Kilometers
221.69 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bettendorf
Sun, Apr 26, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, Apr 26, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-25T21:52
Arrive Bettendorf
Sun, Apr 26, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Oxford
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

From Newton
68.9 mi
01h 03m
To Bettendorf
68.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Bettendorf.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue East

    2554 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 12th Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 12th Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Avenue East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 13th Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iowa Speedway Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Speedway Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    128.9 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Bettendorf, Davenport

    2614 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: US 67, Grant Street, State Street, Riverfront

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    557 ft · 18 sec · Grant Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    669 ft · 39 sec · 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Iowa Speedway Drive
130 mi · 94%
I 74 East
4.75 mi · 3%
South 13th Avenue East
1.5 mi · 1%
East 12th Street South
0.75 mi · 1%
1st Avenue East
0.48 mi
US 67
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Iowa Speedway Drive

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 03m from Newton
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Bettendorf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Bettendorf?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Newton and 68.8 miles from Bettendorf.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Bettendorf.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

94 mi away
210 West Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

103 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

106 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 131.37 mi (211.42 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States

Population15,127
Coordinates41.6997100, -93.0479800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Bettendorf

#2 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue East (-93.047984, 41.699571)
End: Gilbert Street (-90.515723, 41.524401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Bettendorf. The current time is 21:52:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.