Distance between Council Bluffs IA and Cedar Rapids IA
The distance from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids is 255 miles by road including 250 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes and goes through West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Altoona, Newton and Coralville.
| Shortest distance by air | 222 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 255.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 3 h 49 min |
| Fuel amount | 8.7 gal |
| Fuel cost | 33.8 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Council Bluffs | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 80 16 mi, 15 min
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| Underwood | 16 mi | 15 min | 0.4 gal | |
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I 80 5 mi, 04 min
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| Neola | 20 mi | 19 min | 0.7 gal | |
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I 80 94 mi, 1 h 23 min
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| West Des Moines | 114 mi | 1 h 43 min | 3.7 gal | |
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I 80 6 mi, 05 min
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| Clive | 121 mi | 1 h 49 min | 4.1 gal | |
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I 80 4 mi, 03 min
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| Urbandale | 124 mi | 1 h 52 min | 4.1 gal | |
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I 80 14 mi, 12 min
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| Altoona | 138 mi | 2 h 05 min | 4.6 gal | |
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I 80 24 mi, 21 min
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| Newton | 162 mi | 2 h 26 min | 5.4 gal | |
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I 80 76 mi, 1 h 07 min
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| Coralville | 239 mi | 3 h 34 min | 8.0 gal | |
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US 218 I 380 17 mi, 15 min
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| Cedar Rapids | 255 mi | 3 h 49 min | 8.3 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids?
Fuel cost: 33.8 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 255.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids?
Driving time: 3 h 49 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 221 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 3 h 14 min
- 24 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 21 min
- 3 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 3 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
- 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids by land?
The distance between Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids is 255.4 mi by road including 249.8 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids respectively.
How far is Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids is 221.8 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Council Bluffs from Cedar Rapids by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 26 min to cover the distance of 222 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 37 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 29 min to cover the distance of 222 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 42 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids?
The halfway point between Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids is Urbandale. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Urbandale to Council Bluffs is 124 mi and driving will take about 1 h 52 min. The road between Urbandale and Cedar Rapids has length 131 mi and will take approximately 1 h 57 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Council Bluffs in relation to Cedar Rapids?
Council Bluffs is located 222 mi west of Cedar Rapids.
Council Bluffs has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.26213, longitude -95.86139.
Cedar Rapids has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.97589, longitude -91.67041.
Which highway goes from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids?
The route from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids follows I 80, US 6.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- I 380: 19 mi
- IA 27: 19 mi
- US 218: 16 mi
- I 35: 13 mi
- IA 906: 4 mi