How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Madrid, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Madrid, IA is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 44m.
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.
City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Madrid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Madrid.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Grimes
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 17: Madrid, Boone
2896 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest 142nd Street
2467 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 142nd Street
31 m · 2 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 142nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
1387 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on Y Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on South Kennedy Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2068 ft · 35 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Madrid.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Kanesville Boulevard
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Council Bluffs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madrid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Madrid?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Adair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Council Bluffs and 71 miles from Madrid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Council Bluffs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madrid.
Stop Ideas Near Adair
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 Adair.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Madrid. Straight-line distance: 113.56 mi (182.76 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 Madrid
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.8766500, -93.8232800 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madrid (-93.82328, 41.87665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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