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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hardin County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North Main Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street
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Continue on Highway 10 West
2721 ft · 58 sec · Highway 10 West
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Continue on 8th Street Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Street Southwest
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Continue on 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
24 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street
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Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 10
1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 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 Sioux Center 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
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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.
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).
#1 Sioux Center
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,665 |
| Coordinates | 43.0797100, -96.1755800 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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