How far is Bedford, IA from Iowa City, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bedford and Iowa City is 179.63 miles (289.08 km).

Flight distance from Bedford, IA to Iowa City, IA is 179.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Bedford to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bedford, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 232.66 miles (374.43 km) by car.

Driving from Bedford to Iowa City will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Bedford

Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States

Population 1380
GPS Coordinates 40°40'1"N 94°43'17"W
Latitude 40.6669300
Longitude -94.7213600
Altitude 344
Country United States
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#2 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.

Population 75130
GPS Coordinates 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W
Latitude 41.6611300
Longitude -91.5301700
Altitude 204
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bedford and Iowa City

The distance between Bedford and Iowa City is 374 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bedford and Iowa City. The current time is 13:54:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.08 liters (8.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bedford and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bedford to Iowa City is $26.97 (diesel $38.16).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $26.97 $29.54 $33.36 $38.16

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bedford and Iowa City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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