How far is it from Alpha, IL, to Cotter, IA, ?

The distance between Alpha, IL, and Cotter, IA, is 87 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, to Cotter, IA, ?

The drive from Alpha, IL, to Cotter, IA, takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Alpha, IL, to Cotter, IA, ?

The fastest route from Alpha, IL, to Cotter, IA, covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Cotter, IA from Alpha, IL?

Cotter, IA lies roughly to the west of Alpha, IL.

Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA follow?

The drive from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA mainly follows US 150, US 61.

Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Cotter, IA?

Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA include East Moline, Davenport, Wilton, Muscatine, Columbus Junction.

Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Cotter, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA, including Pilot Travel Center 43 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

Alpha, IL Cotter, IA

Distance: 87 miDuration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA takes about 1 h 55 min via US 150; IL 17. The distance is 87 mi. The straight-line distance is 57 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Silvis, IL, Rock Island Arsenal, IL, Andalusia, IL, Muscatine, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 87 mi

1 Depart right onto West D Street 42 yd
2 Turn left 21 mi
3 Turn left onto 69th Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue right 1 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 11 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto West River Drive 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto 140th Street 21 mi
10 Continue straight onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway 8 mi
11 Turn right onto Grandview Avenue 12 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto State Highway 92 9 mi

14 Continue straight onto Oak Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto State Highway 92 6 mi
16 Turn right onto County Road W66 78 yd
17 Turn right onto Cotter Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Margaret Street 56 yd
19 Arrive left onto Margaret Street

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The return trip from Cotter, IA to Alpha, IL covers roughly the same distance, 87 mi.

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Charging points along the way

44 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 43CCS · 3500 North Plainview Road, Walcott, IA, 52773350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 476CCS · 900 Plaza Avenue, Woodhull, IL, 61490350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4218 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, 61265250 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4064 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, 52807250 kW
TBK Bank Sports Complex - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4850 Competition Dr, Bettendorf, IA, 52722250 kW

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Cotter, IA → Bonaparte, IA59 mi · 1 h 20 min Cotter, IA → Hiawatha, IA60 mi · 1 h 15 min Cotter, IA → Ainsworth, IA6 mi · 10 min Cotter, IA → Columbus Junction, IA6 mi · 10 min Cotter, IA → Columbus City, IA6 mi · 15 min Cotter, IA → Fredonia, IA8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Cotter, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Alpha, IL, {fromState} and Cotter, IA, {toState} is 87 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Cotter, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Cotter, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Cotter, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Cotter, IA, {toState} covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Cotter, IA from Alpha, IL?: Cotter, IA lies roughly to the west of Alpha, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA follow?: The drive from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA mainly follows US 150, US 61.
Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Cotter, IA?: Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA include East Moline, Davenport, Wilton, Muscatine, Columbus Junction.
Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Cotter, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Cotter, IA, including Pilot Travel Center 43 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

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