How far is Le Claire, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Le Claire and Council Bluffs is 286.71 miles (461.42 km).
Flight distance from Le Claire, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 286.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Le Claire to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 302.98 miles (487.6 km) by car.
Driving from Le Claire to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Le Claire
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3955 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'55"N 90°20'36"W |
| Latitude | 41.5986400 |
| Longitude | -90.3434600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 Le Claire and Council Bluffs
The distance between Le Claire and Council Bluffs is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 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 Le Claire and Council Bluffs. The current time is 11:28:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.47 liters (10.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Le Claire and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Le Claire to Council Bluffs is $35.12 (diesel $49.69).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $35.12 | $38.47 | $43.45 | $49.69 |
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 January 02, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Le Claire 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.
