Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
210.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
The drive from Bellevue, IA to Indiana, IA covers 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Great River Road, Main Street, Bellevue Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.4 miles from Bellevue, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 210.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bellevue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, IA and Indiana, IA.
Start on South Riverview Street
Continue on Great River Road
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Great River Road
Continue on Bellevue Road
Turn left
Take the exit slight right
Turn left
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West, US 151 South: Cedar Rapids
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
Take the exit slight right toward I 80
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
Turn left onto State Highway 14
Continue on Monroe Street
Continue on State Highway 14
Continue on North Lincoln Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
Continue on County Highway G76
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bellevue, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, IA
This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 3h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.4 mi from Bellevue, IA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Bellevue, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Indiana, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Indiana, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.30 one way
$62.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| premium | $4.65 | $38.62 | $77.25 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $44.02 | $88.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.13 | $10.12 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.3 | 1 | $29.51 | $13.49 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Cedar Rapids, IA
105 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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