How far is Greene, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Greene, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (311 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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 59m.
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
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greene and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greene and Council Bluffs.
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Start on North 1st Street
23 m · 3 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Traer Street
2772 ft · 1 min · East Traer Street
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Continue on West South Street
963 ft · 33 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Liberty Avenue
9.4 mi · 14 min · Liberty Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 210th Street
7.4 mi · 10 min · 210th Street
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Continue on South Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Central Avenue East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 3
9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Balsam Avenue
158 m · 13 sec · Balsam Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Hampton, Clarion
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
77.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
1648 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kanesville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
772 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on East Kanesville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greene and Council Bluffs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Greene and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greene to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Johnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Greene and 125.6 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (311 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greene and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston
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 Johnston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greene and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 193.22 mi (310.96 km).
#1 Greene
City in Butler County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,059 |
| Coordinates | 42.8958100, -92.8024200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway (-95.86083, 41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.52 | $67.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.37 | $82.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.15 | $94.31 |
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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