How far is Le Claire, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Le Claire and Council Bluffs is 286.71 miles (461.42 km).

Flight distance from Le Claire, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 286.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Le Claire to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 302.98 miles (487.6 km) by car.

Driving from Le Claire to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 3955
GPS Coordinates 41°35'55"N 90°20'36"W
Latitude 41.5986400
Longitude -90.3434600
Altitude 180
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 Le Claire and Council Bluffs

The distance between Le Claire and Council Bluffs is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 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 Le Claire and Council Bluffs. The current time is 07:14:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.47 liters (10.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Le Claire and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Le Claire to Council Bluffs is $35.12 (diesel $49.69).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $35.12 $38.47 $43.45 $49.69

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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