How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Durant, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Durant, IA is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, 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 Durant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Durant.
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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
139.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Durant, Bennett
1273 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Yankee Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
2093 ft · 44 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
119 m · 23 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
107 m · 15 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Durant.
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
140 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Council Bluffs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Durant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Durant?
The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Council Bluffs and 138.4 miles from Durant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Council Bluffs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Durant.
Stop Ideas Near Altoona
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 Altoona.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Durant. Straight-line distance: 257.46 mi (414.34 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 Durant
City in Cedar County, Iowa
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 41.5997500, -90.9107000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durant (-90.9107, 41.59975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.77 | $73.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.38 | $90.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.71 | $103.43 |
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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