How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Nevada, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Nevada, IA is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guthrie 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 Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Nevada.
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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 right to continue on I 35 North, I 235 South: Minneapolis, Des Moines
24.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Business I 35, US 30: Ames, Iowa State University, Nevada
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Nevada
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on South 6th Street
962 ft · 20 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 6th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Nevada.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Nevada?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Menlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Council Bluffs and 83.2 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Council Bluffs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo
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 Menlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 135.01 mi (217.27 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 Nevada
Town in Story County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 6,682 |
| Coordinates | 42.0227700, -93.4524300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nevada (-93.45243, 42.02277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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