How far is Burlington, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Burlington and Council Bluffs is 249.4 miles (401.37 km).
Flight distance from Burlington, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 249.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Burlington to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Burlington, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 293.73 miles (472.71 km) by car.
Driving from Burlington to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Burlington
City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 24516 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°48'27"N 91°6'47"W |
| Latitude | 40.8075400 |
| Longitude | -91.1129200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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 Burlington and Council Bluffs
The distance between Burlington and Council Bluffs is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 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 Burlington and Council Bluffs. The current time is 23:13:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.24 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Burlington and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Burlington to Council Bluffs is $34.05 (diesel $48.18).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $34.05 | $37.29 | $42.12 | $48.18 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Burlington 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.
