How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Mason City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Mason City is 188.69 miles (303.67 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Mason City, IA is 188.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Mason City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mason City, Iowa is: 249.11 miles (400.91 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Mason City will take approximately 03 hours 49 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 Mason City
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
| Population | 26931 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'13"N 93°12'4"W |
| Latitude | 43.1535700 |
| Longitude | -93.2010400 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Mason City: 2nd Street Northeast (-93.201041,43.153613)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Mason City
The distance between Council Bluffs and Mason City is 401 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 27 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 Mason City. The current time is 01:12:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.28 liters (8.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Mason City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Mason City is $28.88 (diesel $40.86).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.88 | $31.63 | $35.72 | $40.86 |
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 Mason City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
