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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Onawa and Council Bluffs is 54.23 miles (87.27 km).

Flight distance from Onawa, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 54.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Onawa, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 60.23 miles (96.93 km) by car.

Driving from Onawa to Council Bluffs will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Onawa

City in Iowa

Population 2766
GPS Coordinates 42°1'36"N 96°5'50"W
Latitude 42.0266500
Longitude -96.0972400
Altitude 320
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 Onawa and Council Bluffs

The distance between Onawa and Council Bluffs is 97 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 04 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 Onawa and Council Bluffs. The current time is 01:52:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.05 liters (2.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Onawa and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Onawa to Council Bluffs is $6.98 (diesel $9.88).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $6.98 $7.65 $8.64 $9.88

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 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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