How far is Bettendorf, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bettendorf and Council Bluffs is 277.6 miles (446.76 km).
Flight distance from Bettendorf, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 277.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Bettendorf to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bettendorf, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 298.09 miles (479.74 km) by car.
Driving from Bettendorf to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Bettendorf
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 36665 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'28"N 90°30'56"W |
| Latitude | 41.5244800 |
| Longitude | -90.5156900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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 Bettendorf and Council Bluffs
The distance between Bettendorf and Council Bluffs is 480 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 19 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 Bettendorf and Council Bluffs. The current time is 17:48:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.82 liters (10.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bettendorf and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bettendorf to Council Bluffs is $34.55 (diesel $48.89).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $34.55 | $37.85 | $42.75 | $48.89 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bettendorf 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.
