How far is Mapleton, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Mapleton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison 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 Mapleton and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Council Bluffs.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
2539 ft · 42 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto County Highway L32
11.2 mi · 15 min · County Highway L32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
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Turn right
23 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Loess Hills Trail
10 mi · 14 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Continue on North 1st Street
3178 ft · 2 min · North 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street
48 m · 8 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1113 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Erie Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Erie Street
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Take the exit slight right
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Philip J. Adams Memorial Bridge
18.9 mi · 20 min · Officer Philip J. Adams Memorial Bridge
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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 Mapleton and Council Bluffs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mapleton 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 Mapleton to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Mondamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Mapleton and 45.5 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mapleton and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Mondamin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 62.55 mi (100.66 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 42.1658200, -95.7930600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
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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