How far is Lake City, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake City and Council Bluffs is 90.55 miles (145.73 km).

Flight distance from Lake City, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 90.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lake City to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake City, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 120.71 miles (194.26 km) by car.

Driving from Lake City to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Lake City

City in Iowa, USA

Population 1642
GPS Coordinates 42°16'3"N 94°44'2"W
Latitude 42.2674800
Longitude -94.7338700
Altitude 378
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 Lake City and Council Bluffs

The distance between Lake City and Council Bluffs is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 Lake City and Council Bluffs. The current time is 17:57:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.12 liters (4.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Council Bluffs is $13.99 (diesel $19.8).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.99 $15.33 $17.31 $19.8

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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