Bettendorf to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270 miles 434.5 km · straight line
337.5 miles estimated 543.1 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from St. Paul?

The distance from Bettendorf to St. Paul is 270 miles (434.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNW of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.5 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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. 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 St. Paul. 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. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients