How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Waterloo, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Council Bluffs and Waterloo is 199.94 miles (321.77 km).
Flight distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Waterloo, IA is 199.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Council Bluffs to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 255.89 miles (411.82 km) by car.
Driving from Council Bluffs to Waterloo will take approximately 03 hours 56 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 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
| Population | 67292 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.4927600 |
| Longitude | -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waterloo: West 4th Street (-92.342752,42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time Between Council Bluffs and Waterloo
The distance between Council Bluffs and Waterloo is 412 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 34 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 Waterloo. The current time is 01:35:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.18 liters (9.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Council Bluffs and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Council Bluffs to Waterloo is $29.66 (diesel $41.97).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $29.66 | $32.49 | $36.7 | $41.97 |
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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 Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
