How far is Spencer, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Spencer and Council Bluffs is 134.93 miles (217.15 km).
Flight distance from Spencer, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 134.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Spencer to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Spencer, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 155.95 miles (250.98 km) by car.
Driving from Spencer to Council Bluffs will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Spencer
City in the state of Iowa (United States)
| Population | 10989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°8'29"N 95°8'40"W |
| Latitude | 43.1413600 |
| Longitude | -95.1444400 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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 Spencer and Council Bluffs
The distance between Spencer and Council Bluffs is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Spencer and Council Bluffs. The current time is 03:29:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.83 liters (5.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spencer and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spencer to Council Bluffs is $18.08 (diesel $25.58).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $18.08 | $19.8 | $22.36 | $25.58 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Spencer 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.
