How far is Spring Hill, IA from Carlisle, IA?
The driving distance from Spring Hill, IA to Carlisle, IA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
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City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Hill and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Carlisle.
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Start on County Road R57
4.8 mi · 9 min · County Road R57
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Turn right onto County Road G14
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road G14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road R63
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road R63
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Continue on Southwest 9th Street
2345 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 9th Street
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Take the ramp right
2217 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
1723 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 Spring Hill 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 R57
Start on County Road R57
4.84 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.7 miles from Spring Hill and 8.5 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.23 km).
#1 Spring Hill
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 65 |
| Coordinates | 41.4113800, -93.6449400 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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