How far is Alta, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alta and Council Bluffs is 101.84 miles (163.9 km).
Flight distance from Alta, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 101.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Alta to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alta, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 115.6 miles (186.04 km) by car.
Driving from Alta to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Alta
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1916 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'25"N 95°17'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.6735900 |
| Longitude | -95.2905500 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Council Bluffs: West Broadway (-95.86083,41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alta and Council Bluffs
The distance between Alta and Council Bluffs is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 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 Alta and Council Bluffs. The current time is 11:02:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.44 liters (4.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alta and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alta to Council Bluffs is $13.4 (diesel $18.96).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $13.4 | $14.68 | $16.58 | $18.96 |
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 April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alta 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.
