Carlisle, IA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Carlisle, IA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 27 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Carlisle, IA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
125.3 mi
Cedar Rapids, IA
Quickest Drive
25m
Spring Hill, IA
Plan Around Carlisle, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Carlisle, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Carlisle, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Carlisle, IA
Driving from Carlisle, IA
Expect an average of 27 miles and about 38m behind the wheel when leaving Carlisle, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 45 miles (55m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Carlisle, IA include Ames, IA (45 mi, 55m), West Saint Marys, IA (25.7 mi, 41m), Ankeny, IA (23 mi, 31m), and Spring Hill, IA (15.8 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 27-mile trip from Carlisle, IA, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Carlisle, IA and 2 routes heading into Carlisle, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 45 miles.
The longest mapped route from Carlisle, IA covers 45 miles and takes approximately 55m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Carlisle, IA runs about 27 miles with a drive time of roughly 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 27-mile trip from Carlisle, IA costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Carlisle, IA include Ames, IA, West Saint Marys, IA, Ankeny, IA and Spring Hill, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Carlisle, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,187
Median Income
$98,333
Median Home Value
$208,100
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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