Origin
Wheatland, IA
Morning in Wheatland on Sunday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheatland, 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
52m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheatland, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Goose Lake, IA
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
Wheatland, IA to Goose Lake, IA is 32.5 miles and takes about 52 minutes via US 30, 190th Street, and 220th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is classified as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of road types rather than a single monotonous highway. With only one day recommended and minimal estimated fuel costs, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger Iowa journey. Consider it for a quick change of scenery without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| 190th Street | 7 mi | 12m |
| 220th Avenue | 5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 136 | 3.9 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 30
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland, IA and Goose Lake, IA.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
467 ft
·
26 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto South Toronto Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Toronto Street
5
Turn left onto US 30
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US 30
6
Turn left onto 220th Avenue
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
220th Avenue
7
Turn right onto CR E63
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
190th Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR Y70
0.7 mi
·
1 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Wheatland, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Toronto Street
Turn left onto South Toronto Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR Y70 / 290th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR Y70 / 290th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR Z34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR Z34 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
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
Goose Lake, IA
Morning in Goose Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:23 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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 32.5-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of US 30, which can feel more like a traditional highway, interspersed with local roads like 190th Street and 220th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 9.1 miles on US 30. This means you'll experience varying road conditions and speeds, from faster highway travel to potentially slower, more winding local routes. The profile suggests a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
40% 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: 9.1 mi on US 30.
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 early in the drive near South Main 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 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Toronto Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on US 30. 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Toronto Street): Navigation decision point.
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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