How far is Mechanicsville, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mechanicsville and Council Bluffs is 242.13 miles (389.67 km).
Flight distance from Mechanicsville, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 242.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Mechanicsville to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mechanicsville, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 265.36 miles (427.05 km) by car.
Driving from Mechanicsville to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Mechanicsville
Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1116 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°54'16"N 91°15'17"W |
| Latitude | 41.9044600 |
| Longitude | -91.2546100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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 Mechanicsville and Council Bluffs
The distance between Mechanicsville and Council Bluffs is 427 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 44 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 Mechanicsville and Council Bluffs. The current time is 12:00:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.45 liters (9.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mechanicsville and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mechanicsville to Council Bluffs is $30.76 (diesel $43.52).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $30.76 | $33.69 | $38.05 | $43.52 |
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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 Mechanicsville 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.
