How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Hamburg, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Hamburg, IA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Hamburg.
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Start on West Broadway
1850 ft · 53 sec · West Broadway
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1732 ft · 59 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
142 m · 16 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Expressway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 29 South, I 80 East: Des Moines, Kansas City
2672 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South: Kansas City
2835 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 333: Hamburg
1520 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 310 Street
640 ft · 10 sec · 310 Street
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Continue on State Highway 333
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 333
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Continue on North Street
1198 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1725 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Hamburg.
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 29 South
Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Council Bluffs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tabor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Council Bluffs and 26.1 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Council Bluffs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tabor
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 Tabor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 46.65 mi (75.07 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 Hamburg
City in Fremont County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 40.6044500, -95.6577700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-95.65777, 40.60445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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