How far is Spirit Lake, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Spirit Lake and Council Bluffs is 154.2 miles (248.16 km).
Flight distance from Spirit Lake, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 154.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Spirit Lake to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Spirit Lake, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 206.08 miles (331.66 km) by car.
Driving from Spirit Lake to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Spirit Lake
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5251 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'20"N 95°6'8"W |
| Latitude | 43.4221800 |
| Longitude | -95.1022200 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| 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 Spirit Lake and Council Bluffs
The distance between Spirit Lake and Council Bluffs is 332 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 41 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 Spirit Lake and Council Bluffs. The current time is 05:09:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.53 liters (7.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spirit Lake and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spirit Lake to Council Bluffs is $23.89 (diesel $33.8).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $23.89 | $26.16 | $29.55 | $33.8 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Spirit Lake 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.
