Origin
Gilman, IA
Late night in Gilman on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilman, IA to Ferguson, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilman, IA
Dany Castrejon
Ferguson, IA
Baset Alhasan
Trip Overview
This quick 8.3-mile journey from Gilman to Ferguson, Iowa, is easily manageable in just 14 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any day trip. With no highway driving involved, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, which is incredibly budget-friendly for such a short distance. Since this drive is so brief, it doesn't require an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll be navigating through the heart of the Midwest, staying within Iowa for the entire route.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its numerous turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a monotonous stretch of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entirety of the 8.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along 290th Street. You'll primarily be traveling on 290th Street, Zeller Avenue, and East Center Street, experiencing a varied road profile that keeps you engaged.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
290th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Church Street
Turn left onto West Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 146 / Pleasant View
Turn left onto IA 146 / Pleasant View
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 290th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Zeller Avenue | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant View | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
290th Street
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilman, IA and Ferguson, IA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Church Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Church Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto East Center Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Center Street
5
Turn left onto IA 146
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant View
6
Continue on IA 146
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Zeller Avenue
7
Turn left onto E63
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
290th Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto 2nd Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
10
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ferguson, IA
Late night in Ferguson on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gilman, IA to Ferguson, IA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 290th Street, Zeller Avenue, East Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Gilman, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gilman, IA to Ferguson, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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