How far is Decorah, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decorah and Council Bluffs is 251.52 miles (404.78 km).

Flight distance from Decorah, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 251.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Decorah to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decorah, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 317.5 miles (510.96 km) by car.

Driving from Decorah to Council Bluffs will take approximately 05 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Decorah

Town in Iowa

Population 7484
GPS Coordinates 43°18'12"N 91°47'9"W
Latitude 43.3033100
Longitude -91.7857100
Altitude 268
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Decorah and Council Bluffs

The distance between Decorah and Council Bluffs is 511 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 40 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 Decorah and Council Bluffs. The current time is 16:02:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.41 liters (11.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decorah and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decorah to Council Bluffs is $36.8 (diesel $52.07).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $36.8 $40.31 $45.53 $52.07

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decorah and Council Bluffs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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