Carter Lake, IA Road Trips
Carter Lake, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 33 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Carter Lake, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
303.2 mi
Davenport, IA
Quickest Drive
15m
Council Bluffs, IA
Plan Around Carter Lake, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Carter Lake, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Carter Lake, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Carter Lake, IA
Driving from Carter Lake, IA
On average, trips departing from Carter Lake, IA run 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 33 miles (51m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Carter Lake, IA most often head toward Carson, IA (32.6 mi, 51m). 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 33-mile trip from Carter Lake, IA, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Carter Lake, IA and 10 routes heading into Carter Lake, IA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 33 miles.
The longest mapped route from Carter Lake, IA covers 33 miles and takes approximately 51m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Carter Lake, IA runs about 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 33-mile trip from Carter Lake, IA costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Carter Lake, IA include Carson, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Carter Lake, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,773
Median Income
$75,037
Median Home Value
$161,200
Median Age
40.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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