How far is Coralville, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Coralville, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coralville and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coralville and Council Bluffs.
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Start on 12th Avenue
45 m · 33 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
885 ft · 36 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue
2193 ft · 49 sec · Coral Ridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Des Moines
2294 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
116.7 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Coralville and Council Bluffs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Coralville and Partly Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coralville to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Clive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Coralville and 119.7 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coralville and Partly Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Clive
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 Clive.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coralville and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 223.43 mi (359.57 km).
#1 Coralville
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 22,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764000, -91.5804500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
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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