How far is Shell Rock, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Shell Rock and Council Bluffs is 195.82 miles (315.14 km).

Flight distance from Shell Rock, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 195.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Shell Rock to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Shell Rock, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 241.57 miles (388.76 km) by car.

Driving from Shell Rock to Council Bluffs will take approximately 04 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Shell Rock

City in Butler County, Iowa, United States

Population 1268
GPS Coordinates 42°42'37"N 92°34'59"W
Latitude 42.7102600
Longitude -92.5829700
Altitude 278
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 Shell Rock and Council Bluffs

The distance between Shell Rock and Council Bluffs is 389 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 19 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 Shell Rock and Council Bluffs. The current time is 13:50:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.27 liters (8.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shell Rock and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shell Rock to Council Bluffs is $28 (diesel $39.62).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28 $30.67 $34.64 $39.62

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 Shell Rock 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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