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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Emmetsburg and Council Bluffs is 141.38 miles (227.52 km).

Flight distance from Emmetsburg, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 141.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Emmetsburg to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Emmetsburg, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 180.07 miles (289.8 km) by car.

Driving from Emmetsburg to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Emmetsburg

City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States

Population 3667
GPS Coordinates 43°6'46"N 94°40'59"W
Latitude 43.1127400
Longitude -94.6830400
Altitude 377
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 Emmetsburg and Council Bluffs

The distance between Emmetsburg and Council Bluffs is 290 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 Emmetsburg and Council Bluffs. The current time is 05:42:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 59 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 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.05 liters (6.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Emmetsburg and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Emmetsburg to Council Bluffs is $20.87 (diesel $29.53).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $20.87 $22.86 $25.82 $29.53

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Emmetsburg 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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