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Trip from Ferguson, IA to Gilman, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

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 15m
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.

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Downtown Ferguson, IA, IA

Ferguson, IA

Baset Alhasan

Downtown Gilman, IA, IA

Gilman, IA

Dany Castrejon

Trip Overview

This short 8.3-mile drive from Ferguson to Gilman in Iowa is easily manageable in just 14 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any day trip. With no highway driving, expect a straightforward local road experience. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, reflecting the short distance. Since the journey is so brief, it's ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration without the need for an overnight stay. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your short time on the road.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
290th Street 4 mi 7m
Zeller Avenue 3.5 mi 4m
East Center Street 0.2 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
3rd Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Pleasant View 0.1 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 290th Street — 4 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferguson, IA and Gilman, IA.

1

Start on 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · 2nd Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto E63

4.0 mi · 7 min · 290th Street
4

Turn right onto IA 146

3.5 mi · 4 min · Zeller Avenue
5

Continue on IA 146

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Pleasant View
6

Turn right onto East Center Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Center Street
7

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Main Street
8

Turn right onto West Church Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Church Street
9

Turn right

147 ft · 10 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 3rd Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | E63 / 290th Street

At end of road, turn left onto E63 / 290th Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | IA 146 / Zeller Avenue

Turn right onto IA 146 / Zeller Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | West Church Street

Turn right onto West Church Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.35 one way

$2.70 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.44 $1.45 $2.90
premium $5.03 $1.64 $3.29
diesel $6.07 $1.98 $3.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026

Origin

Ferguson, IA

Evening in Ferguson on Sunday

Local time

7:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Clear

S 6 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:37PM CDT until October 10 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Gilman, IA

Evening in Gilman on Sunday

Local time

7:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Clear

S 5 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:37PM CDT until October 10 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll find this drive is characterized by frequent turns, covering 8.3 miles primarily on 290th Street, Zeller Avenue, and East Center Street. With 0% highway share, this is a local road experience from start to finish. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles on 290th Street. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be actively navigating through small towns and rural landscapes rather than cruising on open highways.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on 290th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue.

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: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (IA 146 / Zeller Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,031 ft 896 ft

Total Climb

307 ft

Total Descent

209 ft

Highest Point

1,031 ft

~5.4 mi in

Elevation Range

134 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Ferguson, IA

Full guide →

Arriving in Gilman, IA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4 miles on 290th Street. 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: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (E63 / 290th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (IA 146 / Zeller Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gilman, IA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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