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

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
169.98 mi
02h 33m
Flight
155.38 mi
250.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.38 mi
Kilometers
250.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.98 mi
Kilometers
273.55 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bettendorf
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-18T22:43
Arrive Bettendorf
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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
Williamsburg
IA

City in Iowa

From Pleasant Hill
84.3 mi
01h 16m
To Bettendorf
85.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 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 Pleasant Hill and Bettendorf.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Doanes Park Road

    19 m · 7 sec · Doanes Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pleasant Hill Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Pleasant Hill Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Drive

    929 ft · 39 sec · Maple Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Hickory Boulevard

    112 m · 7 sec · North Hickory Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East University Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    151 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

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

    2614 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    557 ft · 18 sec · Grant Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    669 ft · 39 sec · 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
161 mi · 95%
I 74 East
4.75 mi · 3%
East University Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
South Pleasant Hill Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
US 67
0.33 mi
Maple Drive
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

Continue straight

151 mi · 02h 43m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
155.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
01h 16m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill to Bettendorf?

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Pleasant Hill and 85.7 miles from Bettendorf.

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

The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 155.38 mi (250.06 km).

Pleasant Hill

#1 Pleasant Hill

American city in Iowa

Population10,025
Coordinates41.5838800, -93.5199400
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Bettendorf

#2 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Doanes Park Road (-93.51994, 41.583834)
End: Gilbert Street (-90.515723, 41.524401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Bettendorf. The current time is 22:43:10.

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.