How far is Orange City, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Orange City, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange City and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange City and Council Bluffs.
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Start on 2nd Street Northwest
131 m · 25 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Albany Place
2626 ft · 54 sec · Albany Place
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Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
30.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Sioux City, Council Bluffs
1754 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
87.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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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 Orange City and Council Bluffs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
87.9 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orange City 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 Orange City to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Whiting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Orange City and 68.6 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange City and Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Whiting
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whiting.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange City and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 121.01 mi (194.75 km).
#1 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 6,182 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072100, -96.0583500 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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