Origin
Dugger, IN
Morning in Dugger on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dugger, IN to Carlisle, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dugger, IN
Google DeepMind
Carlisle, IN
Daniel Ridgeway
Trip Overview
Dugger, IN to Carlisle, IN is 16.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via East State Street/US 41/SR 54, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward hop within the Midwest, connecting two points in Indiana. You'll find the drive to be a mixed bag, offering a brief taste of different road types without any significant commitment. It's the kind of trip that's perfect for those days when you just need to get from Point A to Point B without much fuss, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| US 41 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| SR 54 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dugger, IN and Carlisle, IN.
1
Start on South Poplar Street
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Poplar Street
2
Turn right onto SR 54
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
East State Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 54
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
SR 54
4
Take the ramp
283 ft
·
7 sec
5
Merge onto US 41; US 150
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 41; US 150
6
Continue on US 41; US 150
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 41; US 150
7
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 150
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 54 / East State Street
Turn right onto SR 54 / East State Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 54
At end of road, turn left onto SR 54
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 41; US 150
Merge onto US 41; US 150
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
Carlisle, IN
Morning in Carlisle on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 route presents a mixed drive experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on East State Street, US 41, and SR 54, offering a varied feel as you travel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 8.1 miles on East State Street, providing a good stretch of uninterrupted driving. Expect the road conditions to shift subtly throughout this short trip, moving from local streets to more arterial roads as you make your way toward Carlisle.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on East State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 54 / East State Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dugger, IN to Carlisle, IN is easy. At 21m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 54 / East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (SR 54): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on East State Street. 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: near the start (SR 54 / East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (SR 54): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carlisle, IN 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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