How far is Akron, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Akron, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Council Bluffs.
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Start on North 2nd Street
16 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Reed Street
84 m · 14 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 12
2285 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 12
1418 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Portland Street
933 ft · 18 sec · Portland Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
15.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Sioux River Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sioux River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on North 16th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
3164 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
1361 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Council Bluffs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whiting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Akron and 61.7 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Whiting
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whiting.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 114.05 mi (183.54 km).
#1 Akron
City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.8288800, -96.5594800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway (-95.86083, 41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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