How far is Charter Oak, IA from Harlan, IA?
The driving distance from Charter Oak, IA to Harlan, IA is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Crawford 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 Charter Oak and Harlan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charter Oak and Harlan.
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Start on 1st Street South
38 m · 11 sec · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto Main Street
1008 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on M Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · M Avenue
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Turn right
27.4 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Cyclone Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Cyclone Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
2659 ft · 55 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Willow Street
17 m · 2 sec · Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charter Oak and Harlan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
27.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Charter Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Harlan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charter Oak to Harlan?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buck Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Charter Oak and 19.8 miles from Harlan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charter Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Harlan.
Stop Ideas Near Buck Grove
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 Buck Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charter Oak and Harlan. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.17 km).
#1 Charter Oak
Township in Crawford County, Iowa
| Population | 478 |
| Coordinates | 42.0683200, -95.5916700 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlan
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 4,795 |
| Coordinates | 41.6530400, -95.3255500 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlan (-95.32555, 41.65304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.94 | $5.51 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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