How far is Fort Madison, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Madison and Council Bluffs is 241.19 miles (388.16 km).

Flight distance from Fort Madison, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 241.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Fort Madison to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Madison, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 309.28 miles (497.74 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Madison to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Fort Madison

City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa

Population 10263
GPS Coordinates 40°37'47"N 91°18'55"W
Latitude 40.6297600
Longitude -91.3151500
Altitude 161
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Madison and Council Bluffs

The distance between Fort Madison and Council Bluffs is 498 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 31 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 Fort Madison and Council Bluffs. The current time is 07:59:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.31 liters (10.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Madison and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Madison to Council Bluffs is $35.85 (diesel $50.73).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $35.85 $39.27 $44.35 $50.73

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Madison and Council Bluffs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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