How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Clinton, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Clinton is 295.97 miles (476.32 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Clinton, IA is 295.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Clinton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa is: 327.66 miles (527.31 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Clinton will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Clinton
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. As of 2020, there were 24,469 people in the city. As well as DeWitt, Clinton was also named after the sixth governor of the state of New York, DeWitt Clinton.
| Population | 25039 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°50'40"N 90°11'19"W |
| Latitude | 41.8444700 |
| Longitude | -90.1887400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Clinton: 2nd Avenue South (-90.18874,41.844512)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Clinton
The distance between Council Bluffs and Clinton is 527 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 51 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 Council Bluffs and Clinton. The current time is 06:22:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.77 liters (11.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Clinton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Clinton is $37.98 (diesel $53.74).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $37.98 | $41.6 | $46.99 | $53.74 |
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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 Council Bluffs and Clinton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
