How far is Lake Mills, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Mills and Council Bluffs is 190.64 miles (306.81 km).
Flight distance from Lake Mills, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 190.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Lake Mills to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Mills, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 268 miles (431.3 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Mills to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Lake Mills
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1987 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'10"N 93°31'60"W |
| Latitude | 43.4194000 |
| Longitude | -93.5332700 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| 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 Lake Mills and Council Bluffs
The distance between Lake Mills and Council Bluffs is 431 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 47 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 Lake Mills and Council Bluffs. The current time is 12:59:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.8 liters (9.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Mills and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Mills to Council Bluffs is $31.07 (diesel $43.96).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $31.07 | $34.03 | $38.43 | $43.96 |
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 May 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Mills 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.
