How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Iowa City is 225.9 miles (363.55 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Iowa City, IA is 225.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 242.58 miles (390.4 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Iowa City will take approximately 03 hours 43 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 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.
| Population | 75130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.6611300 |
| Longitude | -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Iowa City: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165,41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Iowa City
The distance between Council Bluffs and Iowa City is 390 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 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 Iowa City. The current time is 01:02:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.4 liters (8.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Iowa City is $28.12 (diesel $39.79).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.12 | $30.8 | $34.79 | $39.79 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Council Bluffs and Iowa City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
