How far is Indiana, IA from Bedford, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Bedford, IA is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.39 mi
02h 51m
Flight
96 mi
154.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96 mi
Kilometers
154.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.39 mi
Kilometers
192.14 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-15T20:39
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Van Wert
IA

Human settlement in Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America

From Indiana
59.6 mi
01h 25m
To Bedford
59.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway G76

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Court Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Avenue

    96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-35 south: Kansas City

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Leon, Mount Ayr

    2038 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 2

    20.4 mi · 29 min · State Highway 2

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    13 mi · 19 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 2

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 2

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 2

    12.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 2

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road N44

    2136 ft · 43 sec · County Road N44

  16. 16

    Continue on Pearl Street

    3007 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    696 ft · 12 sec · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
35.5 mi · 30%
I-35 south
20.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 13%
South Street
13 mi · 11%
County Highway G76
4.86 mi · 4%
Court Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Wert
01h 25m from Indiana
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Bedford?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 Indiana and 59.8 miles from Bedford.

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 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indiana and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Van Wert

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van Wert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Wert.

RAIL

Osceola

19 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

52 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

117 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 96 mi (154.5 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States

Population1,380
Coordinates40.6669300, -94.7213600
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Bedford (-94.72136, 40.66693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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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There is no time difference between Indiana and Bedford. The current time is 20:39:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.