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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Halfway Point
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City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Clinton Street
565 ft · 30 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Street
159 m · 20 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Dewitt Street
726 ft · 32 sec · Dewitt Street
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on 11th Street
2246 ft · 35 sec · 11th Street
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Continue on 11th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Humeston Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Humeston Road
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Continue on 290th Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · 290th Avenue
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Continue on 182nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 182nd Street
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Continue on 302nd Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 302nd Avenue
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Continue on 160th Street
3108 ft · 1 min · 160th Street
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Continue on 310th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 310th Avenue
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Continue on 152nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 152nd Street
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Continue on County Highway Z2E
969 ft · 21 sec · County Highway Z2E
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 136
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on Obrian Street
2045 ft · 60 sec · Obrian Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
153 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 Grand Mound
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 591 |
| Coordinates | 41.8241900, -90.6479200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goose Lake
City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 220 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675300, -90.3829100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goose Lake (-90.38291, 41.96753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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