How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Marshalltown is 161.84 miles (260.46 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Marshalltown, IA is 161.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Marshalltown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Marshalltown, Iowa is: 180.64 miles (290.71 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Marshalltown will take approximately 02 hours 53 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 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26736 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'58"N 92°54'29"W |
| Latitude | 42.0494300 |
| Longitude | -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Marshalltown: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043,42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Marshalltown
The distance between Council Bluffs and Marshalltown is 291 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Marshalltown. The current time is 01:06:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.13 liters (6.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Marshalltown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Marshalltown is $20.94 (diesel $29.63).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $20.94 | $22.93 | $25.91 | $29.63 |
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 Marshalltown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
