How far is Carson, IA from Neola, IA?
The driving distance from Carson, IA to Neola, IA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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.
Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carson and Neola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson and Neola.
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Start on North Mildred Street
1415 ft · 1 min · North Mildred Street
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Turn left onto Highway Street
97 m · 5 sec · Highway Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 92
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Turn sharp left
848 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 59
3.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 59
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
6.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 6
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Turn right onto 340th Street
12.4 mi · 17 min · 340th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Tamarack Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 83
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Tamarack Avenue
2926 ft · 59 sec · Tamarack Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 83
798 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 83
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Turn straight onto Railroad Highway
1 km · 1 min · Railroad Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1105 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carson and Neola.
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.
340th Street
Turn right onto 340th Street
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Neola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carson to Neola?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 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?
Treynor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Carson and 12.9 miles from Neola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Carson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Neola.
Stop Ideas Near Treynor
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Treynor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carson and Neola. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 km).
#1 Carson
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 813 |
| Coordinates | 41.2366600, -95.4180600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Neola
Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 890 |
| Coordinates | 41.4488800, -95.6155600 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-95.61562, 41.448968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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