How far is Prairie City, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairie City and Council Bluffs is 137.99 miles (222.08 km).
Flight distance from Prairie City, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 137.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Prairie City to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairie City, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 147.53 miles (237.43 km) by car.
Driving from Prairie City to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Prairie City
City in Jasper County, Iowa
| Population | 1718 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'58"N 93°14'7"W |
| Latitude | 41.5994300 |
| Longitude | -93.2352100 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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 Prairie City and Council Bluffs
The distance between Prairie City and Council Bluffs is 237 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 38 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 Prairie City and Council Bluffs. The current time is 09:11:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.71 liters (5.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairie City and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairie City to Council Bluffs is $17.1 (diesel $24.2).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $17.1 | $18.73 | $21.16 | $24.2 |
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 Prairie 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.
