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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshal County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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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.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Church Street
593 ft · 31 sec · West Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
671 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
866 ft · 21 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant View
710 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant View
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Continue on Zeller Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Zeller Avenue
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Continue on Beane Street
2601 ft · 52 sec · Beane Street
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Continue on Zeller Avenue
2275 ft · 51 sec · Zeller Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2088 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 160th Street
2321 ft · 46 sec · 160th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Street
1050 ft · 21 sec · State Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Gilman
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 484 |
| Coordinates | 41.8788800, -92.7893600 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liscomb
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 296 |
| Coordinates | 42.1899900, -93.0038100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liscomb (-93.00381, 42.18999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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