How far is Clemons, IA from Gilman, IA?

The driving distance from Clemons, IA to Gilman, IA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
37.5 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.86 mi
40.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.5 mi
Kilometers
60.35 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilman
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Clemons
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clemons
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Gilman
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clemons
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
Haverhill
IA

Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

From Clemons
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Gilman
19 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clemons and Gilman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemons and Gilman.

  1. 1

    Start on 165th Street

    17 m · 7 sec · 165th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bevins Street

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Bevins Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Eastman Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Eastman Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on County Highway S52

    526 ft · 10 sec · County Highway S52

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Road

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Main Street Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eastman Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastman Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest

    21 m · 2 sec · 7th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    3129 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest

    860 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2153 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1978 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Zeller Avenue

    1596 ft · 33 sec · Zeller Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Beane Street

    2601 ft · 52 sec · Beane Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Zeller Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · Zeller Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant View

    710 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant View

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    866 ft · 23 sec · East Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    593 ft · 28 sec · West Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemons and Gilman.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
19.7 mi · 53%
Zeller Avenue
8.27 mi · 22%
Eastman Avenue
6.02 mi · 16%
1st Avenue North
0.59 mi · 2%
Beane Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Main Street Road
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverhill
00h 21m from Clemons
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Clemons and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Gilman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clemons to Gilman?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Clemons and 19 miles from Gilman.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Clemons and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Gilman.

Stop Ideas Near Haverhill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haverhill, 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 Haverhill.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

112 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clemons and Gilman. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clemons

Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

Population141
Coordinates42.1138800, -93.1560400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gilman

City in Iowa, United States

Population484
Coordinates41.8788800, -92.7893600
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: 165th Street (-93.15604, 42.113925)
End: (-92.78923, 41.878936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clemons and Gilman. The current time is 04:07:08.

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.