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

The distance between Calmar, IA, and Decorah, IA, is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from Calmar, IA, to Decorah, IA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Calmar, IA, to Decorah, IA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Decorah, IA from Calmar, IA?

Decorah, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Calmar, IA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Calmar, IA to Decorah, IA, including Decorah Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (60 kW); CFA Parking Lot (7 kW); Decorah Chamber of Commerce (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Calmar, IA Decorah, IA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Calmar, IA to Decorah, IA takes about 20 min via US 52. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto Clay Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Maryville Street 2 mi
3 Continue straight 8 mi
4 Turn right onto State Highway 9 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Short Street 1 mi
6 Continue slightly left onto South Mechanic Street 1 mi
7 Turn right onto West Broadway Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Day Street 139 yd

9 Arrive right onto Day Street

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The return trip from Decorah, IA to Calmar, IA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

6 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
Decorah Chamber of CommerceType1 · 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA, 521017.2 kW
FAIRFIELD INN DECORAHType1 · 2041 IA-9, Decorah, IA, 521017.2 kW
LUTHER COLLEGE REGENTS CENTERType1 · 700 College Dr, Decorah, IA, 521017.2 kW

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Decorah, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Calmar, IA, {fromState} and Decorah, IA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Decorah, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Decorah, IA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Decorah, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Calmar, IA, {fromState} to Decorah, IA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Decorah, IA from Calmar, IA?: Decorah, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Calmar, IA.
Are there charging stations between Calmar, IA and Decorah, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Calmar, IA to Decorah, IA, including Decorah Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (60 kW); CFA Parking Lot (7 kW); Decorah Chamber of Commerce (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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