How far is Washington, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Washington and Council Bluffs is 216.4 miles (348.27 km).
Flight distance from Washington, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 216.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Washington to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Washington, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 242.89 miles (390.89 km) by car.
Driving from Washington to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1131 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°17'57"N 91°41'35"W |
| Latitude | 41.2991800 |
| Longitude | -91.6929400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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 Washington and Council Bluffs
The distance between Washington and Council Bluffs is 391 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 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 Washington and Council Bluffs. The current time is 00:47:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.44 liters (8.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to Council Bluffs is $28.15 (diesel $39.84).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.15 | $30.84 | $34.83 | $39.84 |
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 Washington 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.
