How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Sioux City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Sioux City is 89.93 miles (144.73 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Sioux City, IA is 89.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Sioux City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Sioux City, Iowa is: 94.24 miles (151.66 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Sioux City will take approximately 01 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in southwestern Iowa. Council Bluffs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Council Bluffs History Center.
| Population | 62216 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°15'43"N 95°51'39"W |
| Latitude | 41.2619400 |
| Longitude | -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sioux City Art Center and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
| Population | 82651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'60"N 96°24'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.4999900 |
| Longitude | -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sioux City: (-96.400135,42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Sioux City
The distance between Council Bluffs and Sioux City is 152 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Council Bluffs and Sioux City. The current time is 22:59:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.59 liters (3.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Sioux City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Sioux City is $10.92 (diesel $15.46).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $10.92 | $11.96 | $13.51 | $15.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Council Bluffs and Sioux City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
