How far is Van Meter, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Van Meter and Council Bluffs is 100.57 miles (161.85 km).

Flight distance from Van Meter, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 100.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Van Meter to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Van Meter, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 110.4 miles (177.68 km) by car.

Driving from Van Meter to Council Bluffs will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Van Meter

Township in Dallas County, Iowa

Population 1342
GPS Coordinates 41°31'55"N 93°57'15"W
Latitude 41.5319300
Longitude -93.9541200
Altitude 266
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 Van Meter and Council Bluffs

The distance between Van Meter and Council Bluffs is 178 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 58 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 Van Meter and Council Bluffs. The current time is 08:44:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.75 liters (3.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Van Meter and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Van Meter to Council Bluffs is $12.8 (diesel $18.11).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $12.8 $14.02 $15.83 $18.11

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Van Meter 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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