How far is Gladbrook, IA from Denison, TX?
The driving distance from Gladbrook, IA to Denison, TX is about 692.6 miles (1114.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 618.5 miles (995.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 05m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladbrook and Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladbrook and Denison.
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Start on Gould Street
2340 ft · 2 min · Gould Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Street
3212 ft · 54 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on 180th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 180th Street
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Continue on 120th Street
7 mi · 11 min · 120th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
174 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
749 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
129.8 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Tulsa
1025 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike
46.6 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Big Cabin
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
44.1 mi · 57 min
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Continue on South Dewey Avenue
10.9 mi · 14 min · South Dewey Avenue
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on South 32nd Street
98.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min · South 32nd Street
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on South Big Bend Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road
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Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on North Highway 69
3059 ft · 42 sec · North Highway 69
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Take the exit slight left
598 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Parkway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Parkway
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Turn straight onto North Austin Avenue
2210 ft · 38 sec · North Austin Avenue
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Turn left
19 m · 4 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gladbrook and Denison.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
Keep slight left
174 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Gladbrook and Patchy Fog near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gladbrook to Denison?
The road trip is about 692.6 miles (1114.6 km) and usually takes 13h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 346.5 miles from Gladbrook and 346 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 618.5 miles (995.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.16 one way or $184.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gladbrook and Patchy Fog near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near Metz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metz.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gladbrook and Denison. Straight-line distance: 618.48 mi (995.35 km).
#1 Gladbrook
City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.1877600, -92.7152000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 38m |
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 | $92.16 | $184.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.94 | $207.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $113.74 | $227.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $129.63 | $259.26 |
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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