Bettendorf to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.6 miles 544.9 km · straight line
419.5 miles actual route 675.2 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Louisville?

The distance from Bettendorf to Louisville is 338.6 miles (544.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SE of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.5 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Louisville in Kentucky.

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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Louisville

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM