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Distance from Gladstone to West Branch

Driving Distance
79.9 mi 128.5 km
Flying Distance
59.2 mi 95.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Gladstone, Illinois to West Branch, Iowa is 79.9 mi (128.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 59.2 mi (95.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 29 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Gladstone
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.864483
Longitude -90.961253
GPS 40.864483° N, 90.961253° W
Local Time 12:03 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

West Branch
Place West Branch
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.671409
Longitude -91.346552
GPS 41.671409° N, 91.346552° W
Local Time 12:03 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Gladstone, Illinois to West Branch, Iowa covers 79.9 mi (128.5 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 29 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (76.4-79.9 miles / 123-129 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

US-61 N
79.9 mi 1 hour 29 minutes
Shortest
I-80 W
76.4 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.