How far is Blairstown, IA from Bensalem, PA?
The driving distance from Blairstown, IA to Bensalem, PA is about 1021.8 miles (1644.4 km), with a travel time of about 18h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 900.4 miles (1449.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Bensalem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Bensalem.
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Start on Locust Street
801 ft · 16 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Street
21.7 mi · 25 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
2293 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
352.8 mi · 6 hr 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Turn right onto Knights Road
80 m · 9 sec · Knights Road
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and Bensalem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
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353 mi · 06h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blairstown and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bensalem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to Bensalem?
The road trip is about 1021.8 miles (1644.4 km) and usually takes 18h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 510 miles from Blairstown and 511.8 miles from Bensalem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 900.4 miles (1449.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $135.94 one way or $271.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 320.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blairstown and Bensalem, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blairstown and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bensalem.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Bensalem. Straight-line distance: 900.43 mi (1449.11 km).
#1 Blairstown
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 41.9094400, -92.0843500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bensalem (-74.95128, 40.10455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 34h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 44m |
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 | $135.94 | $271.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $153.32 | $306.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $167.78 | $335.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $191.21 | $382.42 |
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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