How far is Sioux Center, IA from Bettendorf, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux Center, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.68 mi
05h 58m
Flight
308.47 mi
496.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.47 mi
Kilometers
496.43 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.68 mi
Kilometers
606.2 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bettendorf
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux Center
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Center
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Bettendorf
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Center
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Sioux Center
188.1 mi
02h 59m
To Bettendorf
188.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Center and Bettendorf.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Center and Bettendorf.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · North Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 450th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 10 West

    2721 ft · 58 sec · Highway 10 West

  4. 4

    Continue on 8th Street Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 450th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street

    24 m · 5 sec · 450th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 10

    1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on 460th Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road L14

    7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 140

    15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Lee Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 20

    19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  19. 19

    Continue on 220th Street

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  24. 24

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

    2614 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

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

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    557 ft · 18 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    669 ft · 39 sec · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Center and Bettendorf.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 44%
Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 17%
I 80 East
59.1 mi · 16%
Highway 20
19 mi · 5%
State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 4%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

166 mi · 03h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
308.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 59m from Sioux Center
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sioux Center 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 Sioux Center to Bettendorf?

The road trip is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.1 miles from Sioux Center and 188.6 miles from Bettendorf.

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

The direct path is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.12 one way or $100.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sioux Center and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bettendorf.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Center and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 308.47 mi (496.43 km).

Sioux Center

#1 Sioux Center

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,665
Coordinates43.0797100, -96.1755800
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Bettendorf

#2 Bettendorf

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States

Population36,665
Coordinates41.5244800, -90.5156900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Avenue (-96.175559, 43.079742)
End: Gilbert Street (-90.515723, 41.524401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.29 gal
50.31 L · about $50.12
Round trip
$100.23
26.58 gal · 100.62 L
Estimated CO2
118.1 kg one way
Round trip: 236.2 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.12 $100.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.52 $113.04
Premium $4.65 $61.85 $123.70
Diesel $5.30 $70.49 $140.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Center and Bettendorf. The current time is 07:31:44.

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.