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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fairfield and Council Bluffs is 203.59 miles (327.65 km).

Flight distance from Fairfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 203.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fairfield, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 245.99 miles (395.89 km) by car.

Driving from Fairfield to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Fairfield

City in Iowa, United States

Population 10500
GPS Coordinates 41°0'31"N 91°57'46"W
Latitude 41.0086300
Longitude -91.9626700
Altitude 236
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 Fairfield and Council Bluffs

The distance between Fairfield and Council Bluffs is 396 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 23 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 Fairfield and Council Bluffs. The current time is 08:08:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.86 liters (8.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Council Bluffs is $28.51 (diesel $40.35).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28.51 $31.23 $35.28 $40.35

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 Fairfield 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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