How far is University Heights, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between University Heights and Council Bluffs is 224.49 miles (361.28 km).

Flight distance from University Heights, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 224.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from University Heights, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 240.44 miles (386.96 km) by car.

Driving from University Heights to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 University Heights

Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population 1025
GPS Coordinates 41°39'18"N 91°33'25"W
Latitude 41.6550200
Longitude -91.5568400
Altitude 233
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 University Heights and Council Bluffs

The distance between University Heights and Council Bluffs is 387 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 17 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 University Heights and Council Bluffs. The current time is 09:04:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.12 liters (8.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Heights and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Heights to Council Bluffs is $27.87 (diesel $39.44).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $27.87 $30.53 $34.48 $39.44

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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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between University Heights 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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