How far is Eldridge, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Eldridge and Council Bluffs is 274.53 miles (441.81 km).
Flight distance from Eldridge, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 274.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Eldridge to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Eldridge, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 295.44 miles (475.47 km) by car.
Driving from Eldridge to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Eldridge
City in Scott County Iowa
| Population | 6864 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'29"N 90°35'4"W |
| Latitude | 41.6580900 |
| Longitude | -90.5845800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Council Bluffs: West Broadway (-95.86083,41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time Between Eldridge and Council Bluffs
The distance between Eldridge and Council Bluffs is 475 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 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 Eldridge and Council Bluffs. The current time is 05:20:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.46 liters (10.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Eldridge and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Eldridge to Council Bluffs is $34.25 (diesel $48.46).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $34.25 | $37.51 | $42.37 | $48.46 |
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 Eldridge 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.
