How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Webster City, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Webster City, IA is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Webster City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Webster City.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Grimes
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 17: Madrid, Boone
2896 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest 142nd Street
2467 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 142nd Street
31 m · 2 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 142nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
1387 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on Y Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on South Kennedy Avenue
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Kennedy Avenue
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Turn right onto 200th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 200th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto T Avenue
10.1 mi · 14 min · T Avenue
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Continue on Briggs Woods Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Briggs Woods Road
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Continue on Parker Street
2587 ft · 1 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Briggs Woods Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Briggs Woods Road
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Continue on Superior Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
18 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Webster City.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Council Bluffs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Webster City?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Council Bluffs and 91.8 miles from Webster City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Council Bluffs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.
Stop Ideas Near Stuart
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 Stuart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Webster City. Straight-line distance: 134.27 mi (216.09 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 Webster City
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,671 |
| Coordinates | 42.4694200, -93.8160500 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Webster City (-93.81605, 42.46942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
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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