How far is Alton, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Council Bluffs is 119.47 miles (192.27 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 119.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Alton to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 136.59 miles (219.82 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Alton
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1249 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°59'15"N 96°0'38"W |
| Latitude | 42.9874900 |
| Longitude | -96.0105700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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 Alton and Council Bluffs
The distance between Alton and Council Bluffs is 220 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 26 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 Alton and Council Bluffs. The current time is 01:20:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.25 liters (4.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Council Bluffs is $15.83 (diesel $22.4).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $15.83 | $17.34 | $19.59 | $22.4 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton 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.
