How far is Liscomb, IA from Gilman, IA?
The driving distance from Liscomb, IA to Gilman, IA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marshal County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liscomb and Gilman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liscomb and Gilman.
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Start on State Street
1050 ft · 21 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Marble Road
5 mi · 9 min · Marble Road
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Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
2634 ft · 46 sec · Sanford Avenue
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Turn left onto 120th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 120th Street
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Turn right onto Wallace Avenue
8.8 mi · 12 min · Wallace Avenue
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Continue on Main Street Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street Road
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Turn right onto Zeller Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Zeller Avenue
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Continue on Beane Street
2601 ft · 52 sec · Beane Street
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Continue on Zeller Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Zeller Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant View
710 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant View
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Turn right onto East Center Street
866 ft · 23 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
671 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
593 ft · 28 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right
45 m · 11 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 Liscomb and Gilman.
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.
Wallace Avenue
Turn right onto Wallace Avenue
8.83 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Liscomb and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Gilman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liscomb to Gilman?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Liscomb and 16.3 miles from Gilman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Liscomb and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Gilman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liscomb and Gilman. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).
#1 Liscomb
Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 296 |
| Coordinates | 42.1899900, -93.0038100 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilman
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 484 |
| Coordinates | 41.8788800, -92.7893600 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.78923, 41.878936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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