How to get from Bedford to Amarillo by car, truck, walk, bike

Distance between Bedford and Amarillo is 870 kilometers (539 miles).
Driving distance from Bedford to Amarillo is 1143 kilometers (709 miles)

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4 Ways from Bedford (United States/Iowa) to Amarillo (United States/Texas)

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1. Continue onto Madison Street, IA 148 35.83 km
2. Turn left onto US 71, US 136 55.67 km
3. Keep left onto US 59, US 71 63.34 km
4. Keep right 26.39 km
5. Keep left onto I 435 3.53 km
6. Keep right 285 m
7. Keep right 70.38 km
8. Keep left onto Kansas Turnpike, I 470 10.72 km
9. Keep left onto Kansas Turnpike, I 335 258.18 km
10. Keep left 252 m
11. Keep left 184.43 km
12. Keep right 37.64 km
13. Keep right 453 m
14. Continue onto Northwest 10th Street 2.56 km
15. Turn left 391.79 km
16. Keep right onto US 287 143 m
17. Keep right onto US 287 1.72 km
18. Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue 165 m
19. Arrive at destination 0 m
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The best way to get from Bedford, Iowa to Amarillo, Texas

To get from Bedford, Iowa to Amarillo, Texas, the most convenient way is to drive. It takes approximately 9 hours to cover the distance of 650 miles/1,046 kilometers between the two cities. \n\nFrom Bedford, IA, you would take Highway 2 West for approximately 250 miles until you reach the town of Broken Bow, NE. Next, you would take Highway 183 South for about 300 miles, passing through picturesque prairies and cactus dotted terrain, until you reach Amarillo, TX.\n\nAlong the way, you will pass through charming small towns, farmlands, and even some family-owned farms. You can calculate the exact distance and driving time using online tools or GPS. \n\nAlternatively, you could consider taking a flight from a nearby airport, such as Des Moines, IA, to Amarillo, TX, which takes approximately 2 hours. There are also options for taking a bus or train, but these may take significantly longer and involve multiple connections, so driving or flying is usually preferred.

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