How far is West Branch, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Branch and Council Bluffs is 235.4 miles (378.84 km).
Flight distance from West Branch, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 235.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from West Branch to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Branch, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 250.05 miles (402.42 km) by car.
Driving from West Branch to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 51 minutes.
#1 West Branch
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'17"N 91°20'48"W |
| Latitude | 41.6714100 |
| Longitude | -91.3465500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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 West Branch and Council Bluffs
The distance between West Branch and Council Bluffs is 402 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 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 West Branch and Council Bluffs. The current time is 16:57:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.4 liters (8.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Branch and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Branch to Council Bluffs is $28.99 (diesel $41.01).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.99 | $31.75 | $35.86 | $41.01 |
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 May 13, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Branch 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.
