How far is Blue Grass, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Blue Grass and Council Bluffs is 264.63 miles (425.87 km).

Flight distance from Blue Grass, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 264.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Blue Grass to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Blue Grass, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 287.76 miles (463.11 km) by car.

Driving from Blue Grass to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Blue Grass

City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa

Population 1660
GPS Coordinates 41°30'32"N 90°45'58"W
Latitude 41.5089200
Longitude -90.7659800
Altitude 241
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 Blue Grass and Council Bluffs

The distance between Blue Grass and Council Bluffs is 463 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 08 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 Blue Grass and Council Bluffs. The current time is 02:07:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.44 liters (10.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Blue Grass and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Blue Grass to Council Bluffs is $33.36 (diesel $47.2).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $33.36 $36.54 $41.27 $47.2

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Blue Grass 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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