How far is Iowa City, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Iowa City and Council Bluffs is 225.9 miles (363.55 km).
Flight distance from Iowa City, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 225.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Iowa City to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Iowa City, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 241.37 miles (388.45 km) by car.
Driving from Iowa City to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.
| Population | 75130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.6611300 |
| Longitude | -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Council Bluffs: West Broadway (-95.86083,41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time Between Iowa City and Council Bluffs
The distance between Iowa City and Council Bluffs is 388 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 18 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 Iowa City and Council Bluffs. The current time is 03:36:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.24 liters (8.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Iowa City and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Iowa City to Council Bluffs is $27.98 (diesel $39.59).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $27.98 | $30.65 | $34.61 | $39.59 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Iowa City 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.
