How far is Spencer, IA from Bettendorf, IA?
The driving distance from Spencer, IA to Bettendorf, IA is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Bettendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Bettendorf.
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Start on East 4th Street
21 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2631 ft · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 56 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2652 ft · 58 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on 130th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71
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Continue on 130th Avenue
27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
153.3 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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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 Spencer and Bettendorf.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Bettendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Bettendorf?
The road trip is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Spencer and 165.3 miles from Bettendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.93 one way or $87.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Bettendorf.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Bettendorf. Straight-line distance: 261.44 mi (420.74 km).
#1 Spencer
City in the state of Iowa (United States)
| Population | 10,989 |
| Coordinates | 43.1413600, -95.1444400 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $43.93 | $87.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.22 | $108.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
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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