How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Marion, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Marion is 226.45 miles (364.44 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Marion, IA is 226.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Marion with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Marion, Iowa is: 251.1 miles (404.1 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Marion will take approximately 04 hours 02 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 Marion
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in the central part of the state. Marion is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marion Historical Society and the Marion Art Center.
| Population | 40780 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'3"N 91°35'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0341700 |
| Longitude | -91.5976800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Marion: 8th Avenue (-91.59768,42.03419)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Marion
The distance between Council Bluffs and Marion is 404 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 29 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 Marion. The current time is 04:19:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.54 liters (8.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Marion.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Marion is $29.11 (diesel $41.18).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $29.11 | $31.88 | $36.01 | $41.18 |
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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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Council Bluffs and Marion (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
