How far is Walcott, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Walcott, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walcott and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walcott and Council Bluffs.
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Start on Downey Street
16 m · 4 sec · Downey Street
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Turn right onto Bryant Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Bryant Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 200th Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street
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Turn right onto 60th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue
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Continue on North Plainview Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Plainview Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
154.7 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 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 Walcott and Council Bluffs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Plainview Road
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walcott and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walcott to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bondurant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Walcott and 141.2 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walcott and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Bondurant
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 Bondurant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 264.54 mi (425.74 km).
#1 Walcott
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 41.5847500, -90.7720900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.56 | $75.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.35 | $92.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.83 | $105.66 |
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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