How far is Goose Lake, IA from Wheatland, IA?
The driving distance from Goose Lake, IA to Wheatland, IA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Lake and Wheatland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Lake and Wheatland.
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Start on Main Street
153 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Obrian Street
2045 ft · 53 sec · Obrian Street
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Continue on State Highway 136
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto County Highway Z2E
969 ft · 19 sec · County Highway Z2E
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Continue on 152nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 152nd Street
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Continue on 310th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 310th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 160th Street
3108 ft · 1 min · 160th Street
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Continue on 302nd Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 302nd Avenue
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Continue on 182nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 182nd Street
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Continue on 290th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 290th Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
7 mi · 12 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto 220th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 220th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto South Toronto Street
1031 ft · 23 sec · South Toronto Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
142 m · 26 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
65 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Lake and Wheatland.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
9.08 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near Wheatland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Lake to Wheatland?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 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?
Welton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Goose Lake and 17.9 miles from Wheatland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goose Lake and Mostly Sunny near Wheatland.
Stop Ideas Near Welton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Lake and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).
#1 Goose Lake
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 220 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675300, -90.3829100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheatland
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 724 |
| Coordinates | 41.8316900, -90.8382000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.838195, 41.831863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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