How far is it from Council Bluffs, IA, to Union, NE, ?

The distance between Council Bluffs, IA, and Union, NE, is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs, IA, to Union, NE, ?

The drive from Council Bluffs, IA, to Union, NE, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Council Bluffs, IA, to Union, NE, ?

The fastest route from Council Bluffs, IA, to Union, NE, covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Union, NE from Council Bluffs, IA?

Union, NE lies roughly to the south of Council Bluffs, IA.

Which roads does the route from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE follow?

The drive from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE mainly follows I 29.

Which towns do you pass between Council Bluffs, IA and Union, NE?

Towns on the route from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE include Bellevue, Offutt AFB, Plattsmouth, Beaver Lake.

Are there charging stations between Council Bluffs, IA and Union, NE?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE, including Pilot Travel Center 329 (350 kW); Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA) (350 kW); Metro Crossing Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 48.

Council Bluffs, IA Union, NE

Distance: 38 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE takes about 50 min via I 29. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Offutt AFB, NE, Plattsmouth, NE, Beaver Lake, NE. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 38 mi

1 Depart right onto South Expressway 1 mi
2 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
3 Keep slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 16 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Lambert Avenue 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto Plattsmouth Bridge 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Livingston Road 2 mi
9 Turn left onto South 3rd Street 3 yd
10 Continue left onto South 3rd Street 122 yd
11 Continue straight onto Lincoln Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn right onto 9th Avenue 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto 8th Avenue 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout straight onto Old Highway 34 34 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Old Highway 34 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Highway 34/75 14 mi
17 Turn right onto O Street 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto 2nd Street 140 yd
20 Arrive right onto 2nd Street

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The return trip from Union, NE to Council Bluffs, IA covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

48 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 329CCS · 2647 South 24th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501350 kW
Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 3201 Manawa Centre Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501350 kW
Metro Crossing Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3815 Metro Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501250 kW
BATTERY CHRGER FRONTCCS, CHAdeMO · 3540 S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501150 kW
BEARDMORE HYUND LEVEL 3 SOUTHCCS, CHAdeMO · 1203 Fort Crook Rd N, Bellevue, NE, 68005150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Union, NE → Humboldt, NE53 mi · 1 h 10 min Union, NE → Waterloo, NE54 mi · 1 h 15 min Union, NE → Raymond, NE56 mi · 1 h 15 min Union, NE → Malvern, IA35 mi · 55 min Union, NE → Nehawka, NE5 mi · 10 min Union, NE → Lake Waconda, NE7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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Questions and answers

How far is it from Council Bluffs, IA, {fromState} to Union, NE, {toState}?: The distance between Council Bluffs, IA, {fromState} and Union, NE, {toState} is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs, IA, {fromState} to Union, NE, {toState}?: The drive from Council Bluffs, IA, {fromState} to Union, NE, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Council Bluffs, IA, {fromState} to Union, NE, {toState}?: The fastest route from Council Bluffs, IA, {fromState} to Union, NE, {toState} covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Union, NE from Council Bluffs, IA?: Union, NE lies roughly to the south of Council Bluffs, IA.
Which roads does the route from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE follow?: The drive from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE mainly follows I 29.
Which towns do you pass between Council Bluffs, IA and Union, NE?: Towns on the route from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE include Bellevue, Offutt AFB, Plattsmouth, Beaver Lake.
Are there charging stations between Council Bluffs, IA and Union, NE?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Council Bluffs, IA to Union, NE, including Pilot Travel Center 329 (350 kW); Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA) (350 kW); Metro Crossing Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 48.

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