How far is Wheatland, IA from Goose Lake, IA?
The driving distance from Wheatland, IA to Goose Lake, IA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Wheatland and Goose Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland and Goose Lake.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
65 m · 11 sec · South Main 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 Toronto Street
1031 ft · 22 sec · South Toronto Street
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 220th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 220th Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
7 mi · 12 min · 190th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 290th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 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 Wheatland 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
9.08 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wheatland 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 Wheatland to Goose Lake?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Welton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Wheatland and 16.3 miles from Goose Lake.
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 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 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 Mostly Sunny around Wheatland 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 Wheatland and Goose Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).
#1 Wheatland
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 724 |
| Coordinates | 41.8316900, -90.8382000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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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