Bellevue, IA Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Bellevue, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 61-mile quick runs to 323-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bellevue, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
322.5 mi
Sioux City, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 24m
Davenport, IA
Plan Around Bellevue, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bellevue, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bellevue, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bellevue, IA
Bellevue, IA to Sioux City, IA
Bellevue, IA to Indiana, IA
Bellevue, IA to Des Moines, IA
Bellevue, IA to Waterloo, IA
Bellevue, IA to Iowa City, IA
Bellevue, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Bellevue, IA to Davenport, IA
Driving from Bellevue, IA
Expect an average of 160 miles and about 3h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Bellevue, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 323 miles (6h 28m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bellevue, IA are Sioux City, IA (322.5 mi, 6h 28m), Indiana, IA (222.5 mi, 4h 31m), Des Moines, IA (206.3 mi, 4h 10m), Waterloo, IA (112.6 mi, 2h 20m), and Iowa City, IA (107 mi, 2h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 160-mile trip from Bellevue, IA, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Bellevue, IA and 4 routes heading into Bellevue, IA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 323 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bellevue, IA covers 323 miles and takes approximately 6h 28m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.
The average route from Bellevue, IA runs about 160 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 160-mile trip from Bellevue, IA costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bellevue, IA include Sioux City, IA, Indiana, IA, Des Moines, IA and Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bellevue, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,256
Median Income
$78,792
Median Home Value
$210,500
Median Age
42.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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