How far is Goose Lake, IA from Camanche, IA?
The driving distance from Goose Lake, IA to Camanche, IA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Lake and Camanche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Lake and Camanche.
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Start on Main Street
153 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Obrian Street
1449 ft · 37 sec · Obrian Street
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Continue on State Highway 136
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on 170th Street
1546 ft · 26 sec · 170th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 136
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on 210th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Main Avenue
1410 ft · 29 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 16th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Mill Creek Parkway
4 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Parkway
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Washington Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Lake and Camanche.
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.
State Highway 136
Turn straight onto State Highway 136
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goose Lake and Partly Sunny near Camanche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Lake to Camanche?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Goose Lake and 8.3 miles from Camanche.
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 3.8 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Lake and Partly Sunny near Camanche.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Lake and Camanche. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 km).
#1 Goose Lake
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 220 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675300, -90.3829100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camanche
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -90.2562400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Boulevard (-90.256063, 41.787888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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