How far is Mason City, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mason City and Council Bluffs is 188.69 miles (303.67 km).
Flight distance from Mason City, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 188.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Mason City to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mason City, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 247.95 miles (399.04 km) by car.
Driving from Mason City to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26931 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'13"N 93°12'4"W |
| Latitude | 43.1535700 |
| Longitude | -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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 Mason City and Council Bluffs
The distance between Mason City and Council Bluffs is 399 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 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 Mason City and Council Bluffs. The current time is 12:32:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.12 liters (8.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mason City and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mason City to Council Bluffs is $28.74 (diesel $40.67).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.74 | $31.48 | $35.56 | $40.67 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mason City 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.
