Origin
Liscomb, IA
Morning in Liscomb on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liscomb, IA to Gilman, 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
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Liscomb, IA
Heber Vazquez
Gilman, IA
Dany Castrejon
Trip Overview
The drive from Liscomb, IA to Gilman, IA covers 32.8 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 Zeller Avenue, Wallace Avenue, Marble Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Zeller Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.8 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 32.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zeller Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 around 5.2 miles in near IA 14 / Sanford Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (IA 14 / Sanford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (CR T29 / Wallace Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IA 14 / Sanford Avenue
Turn right onto IA 14 / Sanford Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR T29 / Wallace Avenue
Turn right onto CR T29 / Wallace Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
West Church Street
Turn right onto West Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zeller Avenue | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Wallace Avenue | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Marble Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| 120th Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Beane Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Zeller Avenue
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liscomb, IA and Gilman, IA.
1
Start on CR E18
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto CR E18
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Marble Road
3
Turn right onto IA 14
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sanford Avenue
4
Turn left onto IA 96
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
120th Street
5
Turn right onto CR T29
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Wallace Avenue
6
Continue on Main Street Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street Road
7
Turn right onto Zeller Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Zeller Avenue
8
Continue on IA 146
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beane Street
9
Continue on IA 146
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Zeller Avenue
10
Continue on IA 146
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pleasant View
11
Turn right onto East Center Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Center Street
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto West Church Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Church Street
14
Turn right
147 ft
·
10 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Liscomb, IA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Liscomb, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gilman, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gilman, 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
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Gilman, IA
Morning in Gilman on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
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 Liscomb, IA to Gilman, IA covers 32.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zeller Avenue, Wallace Avenue, Marble Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Liscomb, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 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 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (IA 14 / Sanford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (CR T29 / Wallace Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liscomb, IA to Gilman, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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