Bedford, IN Road Trips
Bedford, IN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 126 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Bedford, IN spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
235.9 mi
Elkhart, IN
Quickest Drive
36m
Bloomington, IN
Plan Around Bedford, IN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bedford, IN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bedford, IN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bedford, IN
Driving from Bedford, IN
The typical drive from Bedford, IN covers about 126 miles and takes around 2h 38m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 236 miles (4h 50m), while the shortest is just 69 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bedford, IN include Elkhart, IN (235.9 mi, 4h 50m), West Lafayette, IN (137.2 mi, 2h 45m), Evansville, IN (103.6 mi, 2h 14m), Terre Haute, IN (85.1 mi, 1h 59m), and Greenwood, IN (68.7 mi, 1h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 126-mile drive from Bedford, IN, expect to burn about 5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Bedford, IN and 5 routes heading into Bedford, IN, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 69 to 236 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bedford, IN covers 236 miles and takes approximately 4h 50m. Shorter options start at just 69 miles.
The average route from Bedford, IN runs about 126 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bedford, IN include Elkhart, IN, West Lafayette, IN, Evansville, IN and Terre Haute, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bedford, IN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,824
Median Income
$50,253
Median Home Value
$136,900
Median Age
41.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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