How far is Lisbon, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Lisbon, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 258.1 miles (415.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and Council Bluffs.
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Start on South Washington Street
1170 ft · 38 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Kirkwood Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 1
63 m · 10 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on North Dodge Street
2471 ft · 56 sec · North Dodge Street
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Take the ramp right
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
122.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
1648 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kanesville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
772 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on East Kanesville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 51 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 Lisbon and Council Bluffs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Dodge Street
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lisbon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Lisbon and 127.5 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.35 one way or $68.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lisbon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
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 Saylorville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 235.67 mi (379.28 km).
#1 Lisbon
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,252 |
| Coordinates | 41.9211200, -91.3854500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.74 | $77.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.32 | $96.64 |
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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