Bettendorf to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.9 miles 624.2 km · straight line
429.3 miles actual route 690.9 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Detroit?

The distance from Bettendorf to Detroit is 387.9 miles (624.2 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located E of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.3 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Detroit in Michigan.

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 Detroit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $52–$150* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM