How far is Oelwein, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from Oelwein, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oelwein and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oelwein and Bettendorf.
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Start on South Frederick Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street Southeast
820 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Rock Island Road
2699 ft · 45 sec · Rock Island Road
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 31st Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 48 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Oelwein and Bettendorf.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oelwein and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bettendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oelwein to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
North Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Oelwein and 69.1 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oelwein and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bettendorf.
Stop Ideas Near North Liberty
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 North Liberty.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oelwein and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 106.94 mi (172.1 km).
#1 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.6733200, -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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