How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Malvern, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Malvern, IA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mills County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Malvern.
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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
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 275 South: South Bellevue, Glenwood
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 34
12.7 mi · 19 min · US Highway 34
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Turn right onto County Highway L63
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway L63
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · 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 Malvern.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 34
Merge slight left onto US Highway 34
12.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Malvern?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Pacific Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Council Bluffs and 16.1 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Council Bluffs and Chance Rain Showers near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Pacific Junction
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 Pacific Junction.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 22.94 mi (36.92 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 Malvern
City in Mills County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 41.0027800, -95.5852800 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-95.58528, 41.00278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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