How far is Slater, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Slater, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slater and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slater and Council Bluffs.
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Start on South Linn Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Linn Street
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Continue on 510th Avenue
1661 ft · 33 sec · 510th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 44th Street
3 mi · 4 min · Northwest 44th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 142nd Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Northwest 142nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 58th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 58th Street
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Continue on Northwest Sheldahl Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sheldahl Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 3rd Street
37 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Bridge Road
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Continue on Mile Long Bridge
1.5 km · 2 min · Mile Long Bridge
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Continue on Northwest 112th Street
2564 ft · 49 sec · Northwest 112th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Saylorville Drive
37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Saylorville Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Saylorville Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Saylorville Drive
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Take the ramp straight
3094 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest 114th Street
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 south, I-80 west: Kansas City, Council Bluffs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
1648 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kanesville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
772 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on East Kanesville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 51 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 Slater 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 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Slater and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slater to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Adair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Slater and 71.1 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Slater and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Adair
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 Adair.
Creston
Osceola
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slater and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 120.56 mi (194.02 km).
#1 Slater
City in Story County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 41.8777600, -93.6785500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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