Origin
Goose Lake, IA
Late night in Goose Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goose Lake, IA to Grand Mound, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goose Lake, IA
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Grand Mound, IA
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Trip Overview
Goose Lake, IA to Grand Mound, IA is 23.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 61 and State Highway 136, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within the Midwest region of Iowa. You'll be driving on a mix of well-traveled roads, making it a convenient option if you need to get between these two points quickly. Given the minimal driving time, it's an ideal choice for a quick errand or as a brief connection between longer journeys.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 136 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| 11th Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| 190th Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| 302nd Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 182nd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 152nd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Lake, IA and Grand Mound, IA.
1
Start on CR Z34
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto IA 136
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Obrian Street
3
Continue on IA 136
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 136
4
Continue on IA 136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
5
Turn left onto CR Z2E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
County Highway Z2E
6
Continue on CR Z2E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
152nd Street
7
Continue on CR Z2E
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
310th Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto CR Y70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
160th Street
9
Continue on CR Y70
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
302nd Avenue
10
Continue on CR Y70
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
182nd Street
11
Continue on CR Y70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
290th Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR E63
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
190th Street
13
Turn left onto US 61
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 61
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
11th Street
16
Turn left onto Dewitt Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Dewitt Street
17
Turn left onto East Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Street
18
Turn right onto Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Clinton Street
19
Arrive at destination
Clinton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 136 / Obrian Street
At end of road, turn right onto IA 136 / Obrian Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR Z2E / County Highway Z2E
Turn left onto CR Z2E / County Highway Z2E
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR E63 / 190th Street
Turn right onto CR E63 / 190th Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Clinton Street
Turn right onto Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grand Mound, IA
Late night in Grand Mound on Sunday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
38m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. Expect to spend a good portion of your time on US 61, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch at 5.2 miles. The drive will likely feel like a blend of efficient highway travel and navigating through local roads as you approach your destination. You'll transition from primary highway to State Highway 136 and then onto 11th Street, indicating a shift in road type as you get closer to Grand Mound.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IA 136 / Obrian Street.
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 38m 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 0.1 miles (IA 136 / Obrian Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CR Z2E / County Highway Z2E): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (CR E63 / 190th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on US 61. 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 (IA 136 / Obrian Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CR Z2E / County Highway Z2E): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (CR E63 / 190th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grand Mound, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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