How far is Sheldon, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from Sheldon, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 365.4 miles (588 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheldon and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheldon and Bettendorf.
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Start on 9th Street
8 m · 6 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Log Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue
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Turn left onto 460th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street
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Continue on 460th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Nettle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Ames Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue
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Turn left onto 490th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 500th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Sheldon and Bettendorf.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
165 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sheldon and Sunny near Bettendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheldon to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 365.4 miles (588 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Sheldon and 182.2 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.61 one way or $97.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheldon and Sunny near Bettendorf.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheldon and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 295.66 mi (475.82 km).
#1 Sheldon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,071 |
| Coordinates | 43.1810900, -95.8561300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.82 | $109.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.99 | $119.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.37 | $136.74 |
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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