How far is Bedford, IA from Indiana, IA?
The driving distance from Bedford, IA to Indiana, IA is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Indiana.
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Start on Madison Street
696 ft · 14 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
2337 ft · 47 sec · Pearl Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Street
670 ft · 13 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on County Road N44
2035 ft · 41 sec · County Road N44
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Turn right onto State Highway 2
12.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on State Highway 2
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on State Highway 2
33.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 2
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Take the ramp left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Osceola, Creston
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto Court Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 2
Continue on State Highway 2
33.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Indiana?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Wert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Bedford and 60.1 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Van Wert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Wert.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 96 mi (154.5 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 40.6669300, -94.7213600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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