How far is Sioux City, IA from Bedford, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Bedford, IA is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Bedford.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
42.4 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 148 South: Anita, Corning
1448 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto 750th Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · 750th Street
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Continue on State Highway 148
2154 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 148
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
119 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on 750th Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · 750th Street
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Continue on Ironwood Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Ironwood Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 148
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 148
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Continue on Quincy Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Quincy Street
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Continue on State Highway 148
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 148
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Continue on Juniper Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · Juniper Avenue
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Continue on Highway 148
9.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 148
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Continue on State Highway 148
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 148
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Continue on North Bent Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Bent Street
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Turn left onto Pollock Boulevard
1173 ft · 22 sec · Pollock Boulevard
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Bedford?
The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Sioux City and 98.1 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Minden
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 Minden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 153.52 mi (247.06 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 40.6669300, -94.7213600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-94.72136, 40.66693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
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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