How far is Ottawa, IA from Carlisle, IA?
The driving distance from Ottawa, IA to Carlisle, IA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 Ottawa and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa and Carlisle.
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Start on 158th Avenue
3207 ft · 2 min · 158th Avenue
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.6 km · 4 min · McKinley Street
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Turn left onto 168th Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · 168th Avenue
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Continue on County Road S23
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road S23
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Turn right onto State Highway 92
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on 1st Street
1951 ft · 33 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto County Road S23
7.7 mi · 13 min · County Road S23
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1678 ft · 1 min · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa and Carlisle.
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 left onto County Road S23
7.66 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 Ottawa and Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ottawa to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Ottawa and 16 miles from Carlisle.
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 12.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ottawa and Sunny near Carlisle.
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 Ottawa and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 13.06 mi (21.02 km).
#1 Ottawa
Ottawa is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3119400, -93.5021600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008200, -93.4910500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 5th Street (-93.490994, 41.500819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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