How far is Carlisle, IA from West Saint Marys, IA?
The driving distance from Carlisle, IA to West Saint Marys, IA is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and West Saint Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and West Saint Marys.
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Start on North 5th Street
1678 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
2380 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 9th Street
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Continue on County Road R63
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63
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Turn right onto County Road G14
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road G14
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Continue on North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunset Drive
2850 ft · 1 min · Sunset Drive
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Continue on State Highway 28
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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At the end of the road, turn left
2722 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road R45
3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road R45
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Continue on School Street
651 ft · 15 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
2253 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and West Saint Marys.
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.
State Highway 28
Continue on State Highway 28
7.83 mi · 00h 11m
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 Chance Rain Showers near West Saint Marys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to West Saint Marys?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Carlisle and 12.9 miles from West Saint Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Chance Rain Showers near West Saint Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
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 Norwalk.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and West Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 18.53 mi (29.82 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 West Saint Marys
West Saint Marys is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3080500, -93.7396600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Saint Marys (-93.73966, 41.30805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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