How far is Carlisle, IA from Ottawa, IA?
The driving distance from Carlisle, IA to Ottawa, IA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Ottawa.
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Start on North 5th Street
1678 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road S23
7.6 mi · 13 min · County Road S23
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on 1st Street East
1951 ft · 33 sec · 1st Street East
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Continue on State Highway 92
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto County Road S23
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road S23
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Continue on 168th Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · 168th Avenue
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Turn right onto McKinley Street
1.6 km · 4 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on 158th Avenue
3207 ft · 2 min · 158th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 158th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Ottawa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road S23
Turn right onto County Road S23
7.64 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ackworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Carlisle and 9.1 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Ackworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ackworth.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 13.06 mi (21.02 km).
#1 Carlisle
City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008200, -93.4910500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ottawa
Ottawa is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3119400, -93.5021600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-93.50216, 41.31194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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