How far is Gowrie, IA from Tara, IA?
The driving distance from Gowrie, IA to Tara, IA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Webster County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gowrie and Tara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gowrie and Tara.
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Start on Pleasant Street
641 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairbanks Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Fairbanks Avenue
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Continue on Thomas Street
1400 ft · 33 sec · Thomas Street
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Turn left onto Mortimer Avenue
2006 ft · 40 sec · Mortimer Avenue
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Continue on Fairbanks Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairbanks Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Fairbanks Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Fairbanks Avenue
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Continue on 6th Street
2143 ft · 44 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1869 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 230th Street
1222 ft · 26 sec · 230th Street
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Turn right onto George Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · George Avenue
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Turn left onto 220th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Hayes Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 210th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto Hayes Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · Hayes Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gowrie and Tara.
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.
Fairbanks Avenue
Turn right onto Fairbanks Avenue
5.48 mi · 00h 10m
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 Gowrie and Slight Chance Drizzle near Tara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gowrie to Tara?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Callender is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Gowrie and 8.9 miles from Tara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gowrie and Slight Chance Drizzle near Tara.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gowrie and Tara. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.44 km).
#1 Gowrie
City in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 954 |
| Coordinates | 42.2805300, -94.2908000 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tara
Tara is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5002500, -94.2958000 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tara (-94.2958, 42.50025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.97 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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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