How far is Mount Vernon, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Mount Vernon and Council Bluffs is 234.1 miles (376.74 km).

Flight distance from Mount Vernon, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 234.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Mount Vernon to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 256.54 miles (412.85 km) by car.

Driving from Mount Vernon to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Linn County, Iowa

Population 4528
GPS Coordinates 41°55'19"N 91°25'1"W
Latitude 41.9219500
Longitude -91.4168400
Altitude 268
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 Mount Vernon and Council Bluffs

The distance between Mount Vernon and Council Bluffs is 413 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 35 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 Mount Vernon and Council Bluffs. The current time is 05:15:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.27 liters (9.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Vernon and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Vernon to Council Bluffs is $29.74 (diesel $42.08).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $29.74 $32.57 $36.79 $42.08

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mount Vernon 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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