How far is Carter Lake, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carter Lake and Council Bluffs is 3.57 miles (5.74 km).
Flight distance from Carter Lake, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 3.57 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carter Lake, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 7.38 miles (11.89 km) by car.
Driving from Carter Lake to Council Bluffs will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Carter Lake
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 3793 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°17'26"N 95°55'5"W |
| Latitude | 41.2905500 |
| Longitude | -95.9180700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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 Carter Lake and Council Bluffs
The distance between Carter Lake and Council Bluffs is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 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 Carter Lake and Council Bluffs. The current time is 07:25:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.99 liters (0.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carter Lake and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carter Lake to Council Bluffs is $0.86 (diesel $1.21).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $0.86 | $0.94 | $1.06 | $1.21 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carter Lake 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.
