How far is Baxter, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Baxter and Council Bluffs is 145.42 miles (234.02 km).

Flight distance from Baxter, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 145.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Baxter to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Baxter, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 160.68 miles (258.6 km) by car.

Driving from Baxter to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

#1 Baxter

Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America

Population 1132
GPS Coordinates 41°49'34"N 93°9'6"W
Latitude 41.8261000
Longitude -93.1515900
Altitude 306
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Baxter and Council Bluffs

The distance between Baxter and Council Bluffs is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Baxter and Council Bluffs. The current time is 08:33:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.46 liters (5.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Baxter and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Baxter to Council Bluffs is $18.63 (diesel $26.35).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $18.63 $20.4 $23.04 $26.35

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Baxter 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.

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