How far is North Liberty, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from North Liberty, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muscatine County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Liberty and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Liberty and Bettendorf.
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Start on North Dubuque Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Dubuque Street
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Continue on Dubuque Street Northeast
1388 ft · 33 sec · Dubuque Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Road Northeast
7 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast
3214 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Liberty Road Northeast
59 m · 7 sec · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto North Liberty Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Road Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue
2950 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue
2795 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 59 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 North Liberty and Bettendorf.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
1st Avenue
Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Liberty and Sunny near Bettendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Liberty to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from North Liberty and 32 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Liberty and Sunny near Bettendorf.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Liberty and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).
#1 North Liberty
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 19,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.7491800, -91.5979500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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