How far is West Union, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Union and Council Bluffs is 238.62 miles (384.02 km).
Flight distance from West Union, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 238.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from West Union to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Union, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 299.28 miles (481.65 km) by car.
Driving from West Union to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 57 minutes.
#1 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2270 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'46"N 91°48'30"W |
| Latitude | 42.9627600 |
| Longitude | -91.8082200 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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 Union and Council Bluffs
The distance between West Union and Council Bluffs is 482 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 21 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 Union and Council Bluffs. The current time is 22:46:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.98 liters (10.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Union and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Union to Council Bluffs is $34.69 (diesel $49.09).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $34.69 | $38 | $42.92 | $49.09 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Union 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.
