Bettendorf to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.7 miles 575.7 km · straight line
429.2 miles estimated 690.8 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Cincinnati?

The distance from Bettendorf to Cincinnati is 357.7 miles (575.7 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located ESE of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.2 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Cincinnati in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bettendorf and Cincinnati. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bettendorf to Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $52–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients