Generally
In one sense, because The Abbey is a secluded
sanctuary on an Iowa bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, we're a
million miles away from the stress and pressures of everyday life.
Yet, The Abbey is also centrally located in the Heartland of the United
States, in the middle of the Midwest. So, we are surprisingly easy to
access from anywhere in the country.
Air Transportation
We are just a few hours' plane flight from any
major city in America. The Quad City International Airport (MLI:
Moline, IL) is located about 7 minutes from The Abbey.
MLI is serviced by most major airlines, including
Here are distances from some major U.S. cities:
|
City |
Distance (miles) |
Airport |
Flight Time |
# Stops |
| Atlanta |
800 |
ATL |
1:56 |
Nonstop |
| Chicago |
175 |
ORD |
0:53 |
Nonstop |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth |
917 |
DFW |
2:00 |
Nonstop |
| Denver |
842 |
DEN |
2:03 |
Nonstop |
| Detroit |
430 |
DTW |
1:32 |
Nonstop |
| Memphis |
545 |
MEM |
1:35 |
Nonstop |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul |
360 |
MSP |
1:14 |
Nonstop |
Driving Directions
Map to The Abbey
1401 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Here are distances from some Midwest cities:
|
City |
Distance
(miles) |
Drive Time |
| Cedar Rapids |
83 |
1:22 |
| Cincinnati |
417 |
6:34 |
| Cleveland |
494 |
7:52 |
| Columbus, OH |
478 |
7:34 |
| Des Moines |
170 |
2:39 |
| Indianapolis |
304 |
4:58 |
| Kansas City |
363 |
5:27 |
| Milwaukee |
214 |
3:32 |
| Omaha |
305 |
4:44 |
| Peoria, IL |
95 |
1:35 |
| Sioux City, IA |
369 |
5:29 |
| Sioux Falls, SD |
452 |
6:42 |
| Springfield, IL |
167 |
2:48 |
| St. Louis |
263 |
4:15 |
On Interstate 80, Coming from the East (Chicago)
Continue on I-80 West as it changes to Interstate 280/74 West. Proceed 9
miles at which point I-74 will branch off from I-280. Continue on I-74 West
for 5 miles until you cross the Mississippi River, into Iowa. Exit at the
first exit (Grant Street/State Street, Exit 4) in Iowa. Stay in the right
hand lane. You will be on 14th Street. Continue through 2 sets of traffic
lights to the top of the hill. Take a right turn on Central Avenue. The
Abbey is at 1401 Central Avenue at the intersection of 14th Street.
On Interstate 88, Coming from the East (Chicago)
Continue on I-88 West as it changes to Highway 5 (also known as John Deere
Expressway). Continue on Highway 5 for 8 miles through several stop lights
until you reach the entrance to I-74 West. Take I-74 West. Continue on
I-74 West for 5 miles until you cross the Mississippi River, into Iowa.
Exit at the first exit (Grant Street/State Street, Exit 4) in Iowa. Stay
in the right hand lane. You will be on 14th Street. Continue through 2
sets of traffic lights to the top of the hill. Take a right turn on Central
Avenue. The Abbey is at 1401 Central Avenue at the intersection of 14th
Street.
On Interstate 80, Coming from the West (Des Moines)
Continue on I-80 East until it joins I-74 East. Take I-74 East. Continue
for 5 miles and take Exit 4 (Grant Street/State Street). You will pass
through a set of traffic lights. Take your first available left turn
(Mississippi St.). You will pass back under I-74. Take your next available
left, onto 14th Street. Continue on 14th Street to the top of the hill.
Take a right turn on Central Avenue. The Abbey is at 1401 Central Avenue at
the intersection of 14th Street.
From the Quad City Airport (Moline, Illinois)
Exit the airport to the right. Take a right at the first traffic light (in
front of McDonald's). Take a left at the next set of lights and follow the
signs for I-74 West. Continue on I-74 West for 5 miles until you cross the
Mississippi River, into Iowa. Exit at the first exit (Grant Street/State
Street, Exit 4) in Iowa. Stay in the right hand lane. You will be on 14th
Street. Continue through 2 sets of traffic lights to the top of the hill.
Take a right turn on Central Avenue. The Abbey is at 1401 Central Avenue at
the intersection of 14th Street.
