How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Moville, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Moville, IA is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Moville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Moville.
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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
54.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska
1891 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 175
1 km · 56 sec · State Highway 175
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on County Highway K45
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway K45
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Turn right onto County Highway K64
5 mi · 7 min · County Highway K64
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Continue on County Highway K64
4 mi · 5 min · County Highway K64
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Continue on Moville Blacktop
1 mi · 1 min · Moville Blacktop
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Continue on Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Moville Blacktop
2.5 mi · 3 min · Moville Blacktop
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Turn right onto 300th Street
1 km · 55 sec · 300th Street
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Turn right onto Old Highway 141
1975 ft · 44 sec · Old Highway 141
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Turn left onto Moville Blacktop
14.6 mi · 20 min · Moville Blacktop
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Continue on South 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
721 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Moville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 16th Street
Merge slight left
54.9 mi · 00h 59m
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 leaving Council Bluffs and Sunny near Moville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Moville?
The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Blencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Council Bluffs and 47.2 miles from Moville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Council Bluffs and Sunny near Moville.
Stop Ideas Near Blencoe
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 Blencoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Moville. Straight-line distance: 85.47 mi (137.55 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 Moville
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4888800, -96.0725200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moville (-96.07252, 42.48888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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