How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Hull, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Hull, IA is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Hull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Hull.
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Start on West Broadway
1850 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp straight
2564 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
87.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 75 North: Fort Dodge, Le Mars
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Fifth Avenue Northwest, Sioux Center
1594 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
16.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
2648 ft · 54 sec · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on 400th Street
2649 ft · 58 sec · 400th Street
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Turn left onto County Road K52
8 mi · 11 min · County Road K52
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Continue on Division Street
1041 ft · 23 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1040 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 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 Hull.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 16th Street
Merge slight left
87.1 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Council Bluffs and Sunny near Hull.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Hull?
The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Sloan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Council Bluffs and 74.1 miles from Hull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Council Bluffs and Sunny near Hull.
Stop Ideas Near Sloan
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 Sloan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Hull. Straight-line distance: 133.85 mi (215.41 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 Hull
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -96.1336300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hull (-96.13363, 43.18859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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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