Origin
Carlisle, IA
Evening in Carlisle on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA covers 15.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, CR R63, Southwest 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.9 miles from Carlisle, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 15.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| CR R63 | — | — |
| Southwest 9th Street | — | — |
| County Road R63 | — | — |
| County Road G14 | — | — |
| County Road R57 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
2.7 mi
·
3 min
3
Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR R63: Southwest 9th Street
5
Turn left onto Southwest 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 9th Street
6
Continue on County Road 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 County Road R57
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road R57
9
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.9 miles from Carlisle, IA, or about 12m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.8 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.9 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hill, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Carlisle, IA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carlisle, IA
This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 25m.
At 15.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.9 mi from Carlisle, IA · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Carlisle, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Hill, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spring Hill, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Evening in Spring Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA covers 15.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, CR R63, Southwest 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Carlisle, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carlisle, IA to Spring Hill, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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