How far is Pella, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pella and Council Bluffs is 153.09 miles (246.37 km).
Flight distance from Pella, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 153.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Pella to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pella, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 170.16 miles (273.85 km) by car.
Driving from Pella to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10266 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'29"N 92°54'59"W |
| Latitude | 41.4080500 |
| Longitude | -92.9163100 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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 Pella and Council Bluffs
The distance between Pella and Council Bluffs is 274 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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 Pella and Council Bluffs. The current time is 21:40:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.73 liters (6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pella and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pella to Council Bluffs is $19.72 (diesel $27.91).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19.72 | $21.6 | $24.4 | $27.91 |
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 Pella 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.
