How far is Camanche, IA from Goose Lake, IA?

The driving distance from Camanche, IA to Goose Lake, IA is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.05 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.01 mi
22.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.01 mi
Kilometers
22.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.66 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Camanche
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camanche
2026-04-22T23:57
Arrive Goose Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Camanche
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clinton
IA

Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat.

From Camanche
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To Goose Lake
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camanche and Goose Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camanche and Goose Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Washington Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Creek Parkway

    4 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 16th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    1410 ft · 27 sec · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 210th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 136

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 136

  8. 8

    Continue on 170th Street

    1546 ft · 26 sec · 170th Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 136

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136

  10. 10

    Continue on Obrian Street

    1449 ft · 38 sec · Obrian Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camanche and Goose Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 136
9.7 mi · 51%
Mill Creek Parkway
3.96 mi · 21%
South Washington Boulevard
2.08 mi · 11%
210th Street
0.89 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way
0.78 mi · 4%
16th Street Northwest
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 136

Continue on State Highway 136

5.73 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 15m from Camanche
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camanche and Sunny near Goose Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camanche to Goose Lake?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Camanche and 9.5 miles from Goose Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camanche and Sunny near Goose Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

48 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

48 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

51 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

70 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camanche and Goose Lake. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 km).

Camanche

#1 Camanche

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates41.7880900, -90.2562400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goose Lake

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population220
Coordinates41.9675300, -90.3829100
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Camanche (-90.25624, 41.78809)
End: Goose Lake (-90.38291, 41.96753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Camanche and Goose Lake. The current time is 23:57:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.