How far is Woodbine, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Woodbine, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Harrison County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbine and Council Bluffs.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
42 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
2151 ft · 46 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto County Road F50
8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road F50
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Continue on East 7th Street
1908 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto South Maple Avenue
1688 ft · 41 sec · South Maple Avenue
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Continue on West 11th Street
1194 ft · 23 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on West 11th Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · West 11th Street
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Continue on East Erie Street
1812 ft · 1 min · East Erie Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
2367 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Loess Hills Trail
3.1 mi · 4 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Continue on Old Lincoln Highway
2978 ft · 49 sec · Old Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
2849 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on North 16th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
3164 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
1361 ft · 39 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 Woodbine and Council Bluffs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Desoto Avenue
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodbine and Mostly Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbine to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Missouri Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Woodbine and 20.8 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodbine and Mostly Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Missouri Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbine and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.58 km).
#1 Woodbine
City in Harrison County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,363 |
| Coordinates | 41.7383200, -95.7027800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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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