Bettendorf to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.2 miles 568.4 km · straight line
423.8 miles estimated 682.1 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Dayton?

The distance from Bettendorf to Dayton is 353.2 miles (568.4 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located ESE of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.8 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Dayton 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 Dayton. 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 Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Dayton

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients