How far is Adel, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Adel and Council Bluffs is 98.54 miles (158.58 km).

Flight distance from Adel, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 98.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Adel to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Adel, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 111.01 miles (178.66 km) by car.

Driving from Adel to Council Bluffs will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Adel

City in Iowa

Population 5607
GPS Coordinates 41°36'52"N 94°1'3"W
Latitude 41.6144300
Longitude -94.0174500
Altitude 272
Country United States
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#2 Council Bluffs

The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in southwestern Iowa. Council Bluffs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Council Bluffs History Center.

Population 62216
GPS Coordinates 41°15'43"N 95°51'39"W
Latitude 41.2619400
Longitude -95.8608300
Altitude 301
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Adel and Council Bluffs

The distance between Adel and Council Bluffs is 179 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Adel and Council Bluffs. The current time is 18:19:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.83 liters (3.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Adel and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Adel to Council Bluffs is $12.87 (diesel $18.21).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $12.87 $14.09 $15.92 $18.21

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Adel and Council Bluffs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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