Origin
Carlisle, IA
Late night in Carlisle on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carlisle, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Spring Hill, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA is 15.8 miles and takes about 25m via County Road R57 and IA 5, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Iowa, making it a straightforward local drive. You'll be navigating primarily on county roads and state highways, so expect a more hands-on driving experience than a pure interstate journey. This route is ideal for a quick trip where you don't need to worry about overnight stays or significant mileage, offering a simple transition between two Iowa communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road R57 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| IA 5 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| County Road G14 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| County Road R63 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road R57
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle, IA and Spring Hill, IA.
1
Start on North 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto IA 5
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 5
3
Merge onto US 65; IA 5
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
5
Turn left onto CR R63
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 9th Street
6
Continue on CR R63
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road R63
7
Turn right onto County Road G14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road G14
8
Turn left onto CR R57
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road R57
9
Arrive at destination
CR R57
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 5
Turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 65; IA 5 / Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto US 65; IA 5 / Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 96
Toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street
Turn left onto CR R63 / Southwest 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR R57 / County Road R57
Turn left onto CR R57 / County Road R57
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spring Hill, IA
Late night in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local route rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With only 17% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on less-traveled roads like County Road R57 and IA 5. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles on County Road R57, so be prepared for regular adjustments to your steering and speed. The road profile suggests a journey that requires your attention, with varied conditions as you move through the Iowa landscape.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on County Road R57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 65; IA 5 / Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on County Road R57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 65; IA 5 / Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Hill, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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