How far is West Saint Marys, IA from Carlisle, IA?
The driving distance from West Saint Marys, IA to Carlisle, IA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Saint Marys and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Marys and Carlisle.
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Start on Iowa Street
2253 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto School Street
651 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on County Road R45
3.9 mi · 7 min · County Road R45
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Turn left
2722 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Sunset Drive
2814 ft · 53 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on County Road G14
1.4 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 West Saint Marys 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.
State Highway 28
Turn right onto State Highway 28
7.83 mi · 00h 11m
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 Rain Showers leaving West Saint Marys and Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Saint Marys to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 12.7 miles from West Saint Marys and 11.9 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Saint Marys and Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
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 Norwalk.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Saint Marys and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 18.53 mi (29.82 km).
#1 West Saint Marys
West Saint Marys is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3080500, -93.7396600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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