Bettendorf to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

200.9 miles 323.3 km · straight line
251.1 miles estimated 404.1 km · driving distance
5h 3min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from St. Louis?

The distance from Bettendorf to St. Louis is 200.9 miles (323.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located S of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 251.1 miles, taking about 5h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and St. Louis in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bettendorf and St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 3min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 4min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 48min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 124 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients