How far is West Burlington, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Burlington and Council Bluffs is 246.97 miles (397.45 km).
Flight distance from West Burlington, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 246.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from West Burlington to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Burlington, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 293.19 miles (471.84 km) by car.
Driving from West Burlington to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 39 minutes.
#1 West Burlington
City in Iowa
| Population | 2875 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°49'30"N 91°9'24"W |
| Latitude | 40.8250400 |
| Longitude | -91.1565400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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 Burlington and Council Bluffs
The distance between West Burlington and Council Bluffs is 472 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 14 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 Burlington and Council Bluffs. The current time is 00:49:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.16 liters (10.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Burlington and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Burlington to Council Bluffs is $33.99 (diesel $48.09).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $33.99 | $37.22 | $42.05 | $48.09 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Burlington 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.
