How far is West Branch, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Branch and Council Bluffs is 235.4 miles (378.84 km).

Flight distance from West Branch, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is 235.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from West Branch to Council Bluffs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Branch, Iowa to Council Bluffs, Iowa is: 250.05 miles (402.42 km) by car.

Driving from West Branch to Council Bluffs will take approximately 03 hours 51 minutes.

Council Bluffs image
#1 West Branch

City in Iowa, United States

Population 2519
GPS Coordinates 41°40'17"N 91°20'48"W
Latitude 41.6714100
Longitude -91.3465500
Altitude 219
Country United States
Council Bluffs image
#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 West Branch and Council Bluffs

The distance between West Branch and Council Bluffs is 402 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 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 West Branch and Council Bluffs. The current time is 14:06:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.4 liters (8.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Branch and Council Bluffs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Branch to Council Bluffs is $28.99 (diesel $41.01).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28.99 $31.75 $35.86 $41.01

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 West Branch 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.

Distance to Other Cities

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Ames, IA to West Branch 136.36 miles (219 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to West Branch 124.01 miles (200 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to West Branch 39.71 miles (64 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Davenport, IA to West Branch 46.64 miles (75 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to West Branch 122.54 miles (197 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Indiana, IA to West Branch 120.55 miles (194 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to West Branch 11.47 miles (18 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to West Branch 300.18 miles (483 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from Waterloo, IA to West Branch 90.59 miles (146 km)

Council Bluffs image

Driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to West Branch 129.35 miles (208 km)

Gas Cost Calculator