How far is Gilman, IA from Liscomb, IA?

The driving distance from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.49 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.49 mi
Kilometers
57.11 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liscomb
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Gilman
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilman
2026-04-18T06:49
Arrive Liscomb
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Marshalltown
IA

City in Marshal County, Iowa

From Gilman
17.7 mi
00h 25m
To Liscomb
17.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    593 ft · 31 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    671 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    866 ft · 21 sec · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pleasant View

    710 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant View

  6. 6

    Continue on Zeller Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · Zeller Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Beane Street

    2601 ft · 52 sec · Beane Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Zeller Avenue

    2275 ft · 51 sec · Zeller Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2088 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 160th Street

    2321 ft · 46 sec · 160th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Marsh Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto State Street

    1050 ft · 21 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
11.5 mi · 32%
Marsh Avenue
10.5 mi · 30%
Zeller Avenue
8.79 mi · 25%
South Main Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Beane Street
0.49 mi · 1%
160th Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshalltown
00h 25m from Gilman
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Gilman and 17.8 miles from Liscomb.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilman and Liscomb. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).

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#1 Gilman

City in Iowa, United States

Population484
Coordinates41.8788800, -92.7893600
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
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#2 Liscomb

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

Population296
Coordinates42.1899900, -93.0038100
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilman (-92.78936, 41.87888)
End: Liscomb (-93.00381, 42.18999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 Gilman and Liscomb. The current time is 06:49:21.

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.