Origin
Gilman, IA
Afternoon in Gilman on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilman, IA
Dany Castrejon
Liscomb, IA
Heber Vazquez
Trip Overview
The drive from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA covers 35.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Marsh Avenue, Zeller Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Marsh Avenue | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Zeller Avenue | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| IA 330 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Beane Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 160th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilman, IA and Liscomb, 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
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Zeller Avenue
7
Continue on IA 146
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beane Street
8
Continue on IA 146
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Zeller Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
10
Merge onto US 30
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
12
Turn right onto IA 330
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
IA 330
13
Turn left onto IA 330
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Marsh Avenue
14
Continue on IA 330
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left
69 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn left onto 160th Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
160th Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Marsh Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Marsh Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto CR E18
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Street
19
Arrive at destination
CR E18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Gilman, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Liscomb, IA
Afternoon in Liscomb on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Albion, IA
18 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
35.5 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Church Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
21.3 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Lincoln Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Liscomb, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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