How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Blue Grass, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Blue Grass, IA is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Blue Grass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Blue Grass.
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Start on West Broadway
1850 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
3251 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Kanesville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Kanesville Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
147 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR Y40: Walcott, Plain View
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Plainview Road
1 km · 1 min · North Plainview Road
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Continue on 60th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto 200th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 200th Street
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Turn right onto 70th Avenue
2591 ft · 52 sec · 70th Avenue
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Continue on North Blue Grass Road
2815 ft · 56 sec · North Blue Grass Road
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Continue on 70th Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on North Mississippi Street
2795 ft · 60 sec · North Mississippi Street
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Turn right onto West Garonne Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Garonne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Garonne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Blue Grass.
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 35
Keep slight left
147 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Council Bluffs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Grass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Blue Grass?
The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Council Bluffs and 145 miles from Blue Grass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Council Bluffs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Grass.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville
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 Mitchellville.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Blue Grass. Straight-line distance: 264.62 mi (425.87 km).
#1 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Grass
City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa
| Population | 1,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.5089200, -90.7659800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Grass (-90.76598, 41.50892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.46 | $76.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.38 | $86.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.47 | $94.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
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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