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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Harlan and Council Bluffs is 38.71 miles (62.3 km).

Flight distance from Harlan, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 38.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Harlan, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 47.64 miles (76.67 km) by car.

Driving from Harlan to Council Bluffs will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Harlan

City in Iowa, USA

Population 4795
GPS Coordinates 41°39'11"N 95°19'32"W
Latitude 41.6530400
Longitude -95.3255500
Altitude 382
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 Harlan and Council Bluffs

The distance between Harlan and Council Bluffs is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 Harlan and Council Bluffs. The current time is 05:06:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.36 liters (1.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harlan and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harlan to Council Bluffs is $5.52 (diesel $7.81).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $5.52 $6.05 $6.83 $7.81

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 Harlan 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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