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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Riverside and Council Bluffs is 222.39 miles (357.89 km).

Flight distance from Riverside, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 222.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Riverside, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 252.88 miles (406.97 km) by car.

Driving from Riverside to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Riverside

City in Washington County, Iowa, USA

Population 1021
GPS Coordinates 41°28'47"N 91°34'53"W
Latitude 41.4797400
Longitude -91.5812800
Altitude 198
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 Riverside and Council Bluffs

The distance between Riverside and Council Bluffs is 407 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 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 Riverside and Council Bluffs. The current time is 00:25:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.78 liters (8.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverside and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverside to Council Bluffs is $29.31 (diesel $41.48).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $29.31 $32.11 $36.26 $41.48

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 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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