How far is Grand Mound, IA from Goose Lake, IA?

The driving distance from Grand Mound, IA to Goose Lake, IA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.53 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.85 mi
27.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.53 mi
Kilometers
36.26 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goose Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Mound
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Mound
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Goose Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Mound
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Welton
IA

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America

From Grand Mound
11.2 mi
00h 19m
To Goose Lake
11.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Mound and Goose Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Mound and Goose Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Street

    565 ft · 30 sec · Clinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Street

    159 m · 20 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dewitt Street

    726 ft · 32 sec · Dewitt Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 11th Street

    2246 ft · 35 sec · 11th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 11th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Humeston Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Humeston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 290th Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · 290th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 182nd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 182nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 302nd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 302nd Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 160th Street

    3108 ft · 1 min · 160th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 310th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 310th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 152nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 152nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway Z2E

    969 ft · 21 sec · County Highway Z2E

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 136

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136

  17. 17

    Continue on Obrian Street

    2045 ft · 60 sec · Obrian Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Mound and Goose Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
290th Avenue
5.14 mi · 23%
State Highway 136
3.86 mi · 17%
Dewitt Street
3.53 mi · 16%
11th Street
2.49 mi · 11%
302nd Avenue
1.82 mi · 8%
182nd Street
1.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

290th Avenue

Continue on 290th Avenue

5.14 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welton
00h 19m from Grand Mound
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Mound and Mostly Sunny near Goose Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Mound to Goose Lake?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.2 miles from Grand Mound and 11.2 miles from Goose Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Mound and Mostly Sunny near Goose Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Welton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Welton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welton.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

43 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

45 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

51 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

92 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Mound and Goose Lake. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.11 km).

Grand Mound

#1 Grand Mound

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population591
Coordinates41.8241900, -90.6479200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goose Lake

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population220
Coordinates41.9675300, -90.3829100
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Mound (-90.64792, 41.82419)
End: Goose Lake (-90.38291, 41.96753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Mound and Goose Lake. The current time is 05:58:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.