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Highway 450: Bedford to Shoals, Southern Indiana hills, Indiana
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Drives Indiana Indiana

Highway 450: Bedford to Shoals

Williams Road · Bedford → Shoals

Sweeping24 mi45 min2,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 700 ftOne way
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The drive

State Road 450 is a state highway in southern Indiana, about 25 miles long, running between Bedford in Lawrence County and the area just north of Shoals in Martin County. This drive follows it west from Bedford toward US 50 north of Shoals. It is a winding route.

It is a two-lane road through hills and farm valleys, and the curves are sweeping rather than tight. It has existed since 1932 and the Indiana Department of Transportation maintains it.

The drive is 24.5 miles and takes about 45 minutes. There are 2,000 feet of climbing, with a high point of 700 feet.

Along the way

  1. Bedford
  2. Coxton
  3. Williams
  4. Shoals (US 50)
Elevation
2,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 700 ft
BedfordShoals
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
BedfordShoals
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Both ends of SR 450 meet US 50.
  • INDOT maintains the road, and its TrafficWise map shows current closures.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check INDOT TrafficWise (511IN).

Questions about this drive

How long is Highway 450 from Bedford to Shoals?

Indiana 450 from Bedford to US 50 near Shoals is 24.5 miles and takes about 45 minutes.

Is Indiana State Road 450 twisty?

It is a winding two-lane with sweeping curves, rather than a tight, technical road.

Which highways does State Road 450 connect?

It connects to US 50 at both ends. At the Bedford end it also meets State Road 37 and State Road 158.

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