Bettendorf to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.4 miles 523.7 km · straight line
390.5 miles estimated 628.4 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Bettendorf to Lincoln, Nebraska is 325.4 miles (523.7 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located W of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.5 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bettendorf and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients