Bettendorf to Machesney Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.8 miles 152.6 km · straight line
118.6 miles estimated 190.8 km · driving distance
2h 23min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Machesney Park?

The distance from Bettendorf to Machesney Park is 94.8 miles (152.6 km) as the crow flies. Machesney Park is located NE of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.6 miles, taking about 2h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and Machesney Park in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bettendorf and Machesney Park. 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 Machesney Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 23min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 52min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 16min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Machesney Park

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Machesney Park
42.35°N, 89.04°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 262.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients