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Distance from Chillicothe to Bedford

Driving Distance
137 mi 220.4 km
Flying Distance
86.2 mi 138.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Chillicothe, Missouri to Bedford, Iowa is 137 mi (220.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 86.2 mi (138.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 10 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 12 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Chillicothe
Place Chillicothe
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 39.795295
Longitude -93.552436
GPS 39.795295° N, 93.552436° W
Local Time 4:42 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Bedford
Place Bedford
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 40.666932
Longitude -94.721358
GPS 40.666932° N, 94.721358° W
Local Time 4:42 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Chillicothe, Missouri to Bedford, Iowa covers 137 mi (220.4 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (120.4-137.0 miles / 194-220 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

US-36 W and US-71 N
137 mi 2 hours 12 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-65 N
122 mi 2 hours 17 minutes
MO-13 N
120.4 mi 2 hours 14 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.