How far is Kingsley, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Kingsley, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsley and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley and Council Bluffs.
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Start on West 2nd Street
19 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1158 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 140
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 140
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Continue on North 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Moville Blacktop
14.6 mi · 20 min · Moville Blacktop
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Turn right onto Old Highway 141
1975 ft · 41 sec · Old Highway 141
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Turn left onto 300th Street
1 km · 57 sec · 300th Street
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Turn left onto Moville Blacktop
2.5 mi · 3 min · Moville Blacktop
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Continue on Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Moville Blacktop
131 m · 10 sec · Moville Blacktop
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Turn right onto Billings Street
1321 ft · 20 sec · Billings Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight left
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on North 16th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
3164 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
1361 ft · 39 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 Kingsley 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.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kingsley 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 Kingsley to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Onawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Kingsley and 54.7 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsley and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Onawa
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 Onawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsley and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 91.81 mi (147.75 km).
#1 Kingsley
Town in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,397 |
| Coordinates | 42.5883200, -95.9675200 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
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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