Origin
Greenfield, IA
Afternoon in Greenfield on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
96.1 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenfield, IA
Sam McCool
Council Bluffs, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, State Highway 25, East Kanesville Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Greenfield, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 77.4 mi | 1h 22m |
| State Highway 25 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| East Kanesville Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Kent Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, IA and Council Bluffs, IA.
1
Start on Public Square
316 ft
·
18 sec
·
Public Square
2
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 1st Street
3
Turn left onto IA 92
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Southeast Kent Street
4
Turn left onto IA 25
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 6th Street
5
Continue on IA 25
12 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 25
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
7
Merge onto I 80; US 6
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 80; US 6
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
10
Turn straight onto IA 906
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Kanesville Boulevard
11
Continue on IA 906
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Broadway
12
Continue on IA 906
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Kanesville Boulevard
13
Continue on West Broadway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
West Broadway
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Greenfield, IA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Council Bluffs, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenfield, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenfield, IA
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Greenfield, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 77.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Greenfield, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 91.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 92 / Southeast Kent Street
Turn left onto IA 92 / Southeast Kent Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebrask...
5
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.02 one way
$30.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.49 | $36.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Council Bluffs, IA
Afternoon in Council Bluffs on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
WNW 10 to 18 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
50°F
Avoca, IA
48 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 96.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and State Highway 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.4 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is easy. At 1h 52m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 92 / Southeast Kent Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Omaha Nebraska along the way.
Omaha Nebraska
72.4 mi in
|
~1h 22m
|
via I 80
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, State Highway 25, East Kanesville Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Greenfield, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is easy. At 1h 52m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IA 92 / Southeast Kent Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Greenfield, IA to Council Bluffs, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Omaha Nebraska along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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