How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Maquoketa, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Maquoketa, IA is about 327 miles (526.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Maquoketa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Maquoketa.
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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
158.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brady Street
32.5 mi · 38 min · North Brady Street
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
2581 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
2852 ft · 59 sec · 200th Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Maquoketa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35
Keep slight left
158 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Council Bluffs and Mostly Cloudy near Maquoketa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Maquoketa?
The road trip is about 327 miles (526.2 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Council Bluffs and 163.9 miles from Maquoketa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Council Bluffs and Mostly Cloudy near Maquoketa.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Maquoketa. Straight-line distance: 273.84 mi (440.7 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 Maquoketa
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 5,924 |
| Coordinates | 42.0689100, -90.6656900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maquoketa (-90.66569, 42.06891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.52 | $87.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.08 | $98.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.71 | $107.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.21 | $122.42 |
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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