Origin
Gilman, IA
Late night in Gilman on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
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
Unknown
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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Gilman, IA · 24m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Liscomb, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Liscomb, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Late night in Liscomb on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA covers 35.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Marsh Avenue, Zeller Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.55 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Gilman, IA to Liscomb, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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