Distance between Ogallala NE and Council Bluffs IA
The distance from Ogallala to Council Bluffs is 334 miles by road including 329 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 5 hours and goes through North Platte, Lincoln, Omaha, Aurora, York, Waverly and Chalco.
| Shortest distance by air | 304 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 334.3 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 5 h |
| Fuel amount | 11.4 gal |
| Fuel cost | 44.1 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Ogallala | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 80 44 mi, 39 min
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| North Platte | 44 mi | 39 min | 1.1 gal | |
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I 80 162 mi, 2 h 22 min
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| Aurora | 206 mi | 3 h 02 min | 7.0 gal | |
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I 80 11 mi, 09 min
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| York | 217 mi | 3 h 11 min | 7.0 gal | |
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I 80 58 mi, 51 min
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| Lincoln | 275 mi | 4 h 03 min | 9.2 gal | |
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I 80 11 mi, 09 min
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| Waverly | 286 mi | 4 h 13 min | 9.6 gal | |
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I 80 29 mi, 25 min
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| Chalco | 315 mi | 4 h 39 min | 10.7 gal | |
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I 80 8 mi, 08 min
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| Omaha | 323 mi | 4 h 47 min | 10.8 gal | |
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I 80 11 mi, 13 min
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| Council Bluffs | 334 mi | 5 h 00 min | 11.2 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Ogallala to Council Bluffs?
Fuel cost: 44.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 334.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Ogallala to Council Bluffs?
Driving time: 5 h
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 297 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 4 h 22 min
- 19 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 17 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 2 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 4 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 12 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Ogallala to Council Bluffs by land?
The distance between Ogallala and Council Bluffs is 334.3 mi by road including 329.3 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Ogallala and Council Bluffs respectively.
How far is Ogallala to Council Bluffs by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Ogallala and Council Bluffs is 304.5 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 Ogallala and Council Bluffs respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Ogallala from Council Bluffs by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 36 min to cover the distance of 304 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 13 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 Ogallala to Council Bluffs?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 2 min to cover the distance of 304 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 20 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 Ogallala and Council Bluffs?
The halfway point between Ogallala and Council Bluffs is Aurora. It is located about 39 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Aurora to Ogallala is 206 mi and driving will take about 3 h 2 min. The road between Aurora and Council Bluffs has length 128 mi and will take approximately 1 h 58 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Ogallala in relation to Council Bluffs?
Ogallala is located 304 mi west of Council Bluffs.
Ogallala has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.12843, longitude -101.71935.
Council Bluffs has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.26213, longitude -95.86139.
Which highway goes from Ogallala to Council Bluffs?
The route from Ogallala to Council Bluffs follows I 80.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 77: 7 mi
- US 26: 1 mi
- NE 61: 1 mi
