How far is Camanche, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Camanche, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camanche and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camanche and Council Bluffs.
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Start on South Washington Boulevard
885 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Highway 67
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 67
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Bluff Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bluff Road
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Turn left onto 240th Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Avenue
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Continue on Wells Ferry Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Middle Road
2297 ft · 54 sec · Middle Road
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Take the ramp left
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
177.4 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
1648 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kanesville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
772 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on East Kanesville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 51 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 Camanche and Council Bluffs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Middle Road
Merge slight left
177 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Camanche 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 Camanche to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lambs Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Camanche and 163.5 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.99 one way or $85.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camanche and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Lambs Grove
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 Lambs Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camanche and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 292.13 mi (470.14 km).
#1 Camanche
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -90.2562400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.06 | $106.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.47 | $120.93 |
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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