Origin
Grand Mound, IA
Late night in Grand Mound on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Mound, IA to Goose Lake, 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
22.5 mi
36 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 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Mound, IA
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Goose Lake, IA
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Trip Overview
Grand Mound, IA to Goose Lake, IA is 22.5 miles and takes about 38 minutes via 290th Avenue and US 30, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Iowa. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on state and US highways. With only a 38-minute travel time, this route is ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 290th Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 136 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 30 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| 11th Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 302nd Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 182nd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 152nd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Humeston Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
290th Avenue
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Mound, IA and Goose Lake, IA.
1
Start on Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Clinton Street
2
Turn left onto East Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Street
3
Turn right onto Dewitt Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dewitt Street
4
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
5
Continue on 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
11th Street
6
Continue on 11th Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
11th Street
7
Turn left onto Humeston Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Humeston Road
8
Continue on 290th Avenue
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
290th Avenue
9
Continue on CR Y70
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
182nd Street
10
Continue on CR Y70
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
302nd Avenue
11
Continue on CR Y70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
160th Street
12
Continue on CR Z2E
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
310th Avenue
13
Continue on CR Z2E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
152nd Street
14
Continue on CR Z2E
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
County Highway Z2E
15
Turn right onto IA 136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
16
Continue on IA 136
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 136
17
Continue on IA 136
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Obrian Street
18
Turn left onto CR Z34
500 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
CR Z34
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.4 — 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
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dewitt Street
Turn right onto Dewitt Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30
Merge onto US 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Humeston Road
Turn left onto Humeston Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR Z34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR Z34 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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
Goose Lake, IA
Late night in Goose Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:06 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 32% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road driving. You'll encounter 290th Avenue for a longest stretch of 5.1 miles, providing a taste of the rural Iowa landscape. As you transition to State Highway 136 and then US 30, the drive becomes more typical of a regional highway, with increased traffic and services potentially available. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire journey, but rather a varied experience that changes pace.
32% 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: 5.1 mi on 290th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 East Street.
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 38m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dewitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.5 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 (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on 290th Avenue. 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 (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dewitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Lake, 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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