How far is Independence, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Independence and Council Bluffs is 220.68 miles (355.14 km).

Flight distance from Independence, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 220.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Independence to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 278.05 miles (447.48 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Independence

City in Iowa

Population 6203
GPS Coordinates 42°28'7"N 91°53'22"W
Latitude 42.4686000
Longitude -91.8893400
Altitude 285
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 Independence and Council Bluffs

The distance between Independence and Council Bluffs is 447 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 58 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 Independence and Council Bluffs. The current time is 11:34:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.14 liters (9.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Council Bluffs is $32.23 (diesel $45.6).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $32.23 $35.3 $39.87 $45.6

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence 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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