How far is Northwood, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Northwood and Council Bluffs is 202.22 miles (325.44 km).

Flight distance from Northwood, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 202.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Northwood to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Northwood, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 267.36 miles (430.27 km) by car.

Driving from Northwood to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 Northwood

City in Iowa

Population 1958
GPS Coordinates 43°26'39"N 93°13'16"W
Latitude 43.4441200
Longitude -93.2210400
Altitude 375
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 Northwood and Council Bluffs

The distance between Northwood and Council Bluffs is 430 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 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 Northwood and Council Bluffs. The current time is 00:44:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.71 liters (9.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Northwood and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Northwood to Council Bluffs is $30.99 (diesel $43.85).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $30.99 $33.94 $38.34 $43.85

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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