Bettendorf to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1221.7 miles 1966.2 km · straight line
1466.1 miles estimated 2359.4 km · driving distance
29h 30min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Flagstaff?

The distance from Bettendorf to Flagstaff is 1221.7 miles (1966.2 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located WSW of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1466.1 miles, taking about 29h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Flagstaff in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bettendorf and Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 30min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 24min $117–$220* Budget
Train ~38h 21min $176–$513* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 407 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients