How far is it from Calmar, IA, to Cresco, IA, ?

The distance between Calmar, IA, and Cresco, IA, is 24 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Calmar, IA, to Cresco, IA, ?

The drive from Calmar, IA, to Cresco, IA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Calmar, IA, to Cresco, IA, ?

The fastest route from Calmar, IA, to Cresco, IA, covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Cresco, IA from Calmar, IA?

Cresco, IA lies roughly to the north-west of Calmar, IA.

Are there charging stations between Calmar, IA and Cresco, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Calmar, IA to Cresco, IA, including Decorah Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (60 kW); CFA Parking Lot (7 kW); City of Cresco - Fareway Parking Lot (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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Distance: 24 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Calmar, IA to Cresco, IA takes about 40 min via IA 9. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 24 mi

1 Depart right onto Clay Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Maryville Street 2 mi
3 Continue straight 1 mi
4 Turn left onto County Road B16 4 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto North Main Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto County Road W14 3 mi
8 Continue left onto County Road W14 1 mi
9 Continue slightly right onto County Road W14 1 mi
10 Continue slightly left onto County Road W14 4 mi
11 Continue slightly left onto County Road W14 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Co St Rd 77 168 yd
13 Turn right onto East Street 1 mi

14 Turn left onto State Highway 9 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto North Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto State Highway 9 7 mi
17 Continue left onto State Highway 9 2 mi
18 Continue straight onto 2nd Avenue Southeast 1 mi
19 Turn right onto South Elm Street 91 yd
20 Arrive right onto South Elm Street

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The return trip from Cresco, IA to Calmar, IA covers roughly the same distance, 24 mi.

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Charging points along the way

8 chargers

Decorah Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamCCS · 1815 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA, 5210160 kW
CFA Parking LotType1 · 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 521017.2 kW
City of Cresco - Fareway Parking LotType1 · 112 S. Elm St, Cresco, IA, 521367.2 kW
Decorah Chamber of CommerceType1 · 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA, 521017.2 kW
FAIRFIELD INN DECORAHType1 · 2041 IA-9, Decorah, IA, 521017.2 kW

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Cresco, IA → Decorah, IA21 mi · 35 min Cresco, IA → Lime Springs, IA16 mi · 25 min Cresco, IA → Fort Atkinson, IA23 mi · 40 min Cresco, IA → Waucoma, IA27 mi · 45 min Cresco, IA → Rochester International Airport (RST)56 mi · 1 h 25 min Cresco, IA → Waltham, MN62 mi · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Calmar, IA, {fromState} and Cresco, IA, {toState} is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState} covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Cresco, IA from Calmar, IA?: Cresco, IA lies roughly to the north-west of Calmar, IA.
Are there charging stations between Calmar, IA and Cresco, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Calmar, IA to Cresco, IA, including Decorah Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (60 kW); CFA Parking Lot (7 kW); City of Cresco - Fareway Parking Lot (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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