How far is Carlisle, IN from Sullivan, IN?
The driving distance from Carlisle, IN to Sullivan, IN is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Sullivan.
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Start on the route
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1364 ft · 36 sec
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3
Continue straight
677 ft · 14 sec
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4
Continue straight
775 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Section Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Section Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
725 ft · 31 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
116 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
105 m · 17 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
9 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Sullivan.
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.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
7.03 mi · 00h 08m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Sullivan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Sullivan?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Cass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Carlisle and 4.6 miles from Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Cass
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 Cass.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 8.77 mi (14.12 km).
#1 Carlisle
Human settlement in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 38.9683800, -87.4055700 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sullivan
City in the U.
| Population | 4,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.0953200, -87.4058500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-87.405859, 39.09532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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