How far is Clarinda, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Fastest route
The distance between Clarinda, IA and Council Bluffs, IA is 85 miles (136.79 kilometers) by car, following the IA 2 route. The fastest route from Clarinda to Council Bluffs is 1 hour 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Sidney, IA.
Here are the steps to get from Clarinda to Council Bluffs by car:
- Head west on S 6th St/US-275 S.
- Turn left onto IA-2 E.
- Continue to follow IA-2 E.
- Take exit 20 toward County Rd J24/Mc Paul/Thurman.
- Turn left onto 155 St.
- Turn right onto Fletcher St.
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Filmore St.
- Continue onto 160th St.
- Turn right onto US-275 S.
- Turn left to stay on US-275 S.
- Turn left onto IA-2 E.
- Continue straight onto W State St.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Clarinda and Council Bluffs is 56.06 miles (90.21 km).
Flight distance from Clarinda, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 56.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Clarinda to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Clarinda, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 76.71 miles (123.46 km) by car.
Driving from Clarinda to Council Bluffs will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Clarinda
City in Iowa
| Population | 5366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°44'23"N 95°2'17"W |
| Latitude | 40.7398100 |
| Longitude | -95.0380000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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 Clarinda and Council Bluffs
The distance between Clarinda and Council Bluffs is 123 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 22 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 Clarinda and Council Bluffs. The current time is 00:07:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.25 liters (2.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clarinda and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clarinda to Council Bluffs is $8.89 (diesel $12.58).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $8.89 | $9.74 | $11 | $12.58 |
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 January 03, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clarinda 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.
