How far is Red Oak, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from Red Oak, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Oak and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Bettendorf.
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Start on East Reed Street
1980 ft · 1 min · East Reed Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
14 mi · 21 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on M Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · M Avenue
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Continue on 550th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 550th Street
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Continue on Adair Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Adair Street
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Continue on 550th Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · 550th Street
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Turn right onto White Pole Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · White Pole Road
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Continue on Southwest 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on White Pole Road
757 ft · 22 sec · White Pole Road
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Continue on East 7th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Take the exit right
62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 54 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 Red Oak and Bettendorf.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35
Keep slight left
161 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Red Oak 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 Red Oak to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Red Oak and 146.5 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Red Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bettendorf.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 247.14 mi (397.73 km).
#1 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 41.0097200, -95.2255500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.64 | $87.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.42 | $108.84 |
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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