How far is Clinton, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Clinton and Council Bluffs is 295.97 miles (476.32 km).
Flight distance from Clinton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 295.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Clinton to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Clinton, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 325.97 miles (524.61 km) by car.
Driving from Clinton to Council Bluffs will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. As of 2020, there were 24,469 people in the city. As well as DeWitt, Clinton was also named after the sixth governor of the state of New York, DeWitt Clinton.
| Population | 25039 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°50'40"N 90°11'19"W |
| Latitude | 41.8444700 |
| Longitude | -90.1887400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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 Clinton and Council Bluffs
The distance between Clinton and Council Bluffs is 525 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 49 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 Clinton and Council Bluffs. The current time is 10:14:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.54 liters (11.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clinton and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clinton to Council Bluffs is $37.79 (diesel $53.46).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $37.79 | $41.39 | $46.75 | $53.46 |
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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 Clinton 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.
