How far is Bedford, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bedford and Council Bluffs is 72.28 miles (116.32 km).
Flight distance from Bedford, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 72.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Bedford to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bedford, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 96.78 miles (155.76 km) by car.
Driving from Bedford to Council Bluffs will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Bedford
Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1380 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°40'1"N 94°43'17"W |
| Latitude | 40.6669300 |
| Longitude | -94.7213600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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 Bedford and Council Bluffs
The distance between Bedford and Council Bluffs is 156 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 43 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 Bedford and Council Bluffs. The current time is 07:12:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.93 liters (3.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bedford and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bedford to Council Bluffs is $11.22 (diesel $15.87).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $11.22 | $12.29 | $13.88 | $15.87 |
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 Bedford 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.
