How far is it from Carter Lake, IA, to La Vista, NE, ?

The distance between Carter Lake, IA, and La Vista, NE, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carter Lake, IA, to La Vista, NE, ?

The drive from Carter Lake, IA, to La Vista, NE, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Carter Lake, IA, to La Vista, NE, ?

The fastest route from Carter Lake, IA, to La Vista, NE, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is La Vista, NE from Carter Lake, IA?

La Vista, NE lies roughly to the south-west of Carter Lake, IA.

Are there charging stations between Carter Lake, IA and La Vista, NE?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carter Lake, IA to La Vista, NE, including Pilot Travel Center 329 (350 kW); Target T1777 (Omaha, NE) (350 kW); Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 80.

Carter Lake, IA La Vista, NE

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Carter Lake, IA to La Vista, NE takes about 25 min via I 80. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 15 mi

This 15-mile commuter trip to La Vista in Sarpy County starts with a 25-minute stretch on North 9th Street before merging onto I-80 and South 84th Street.

1 Depart left onto North 9th Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto East Locust Street 2 mi
3 Turn left onto North 16th Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Lake Street 1 mi
5 Take ramp left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto North Freeway 2 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right onto Gerald R Ford Expressway 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left 4 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 115 yd
12 Turn left onto South 84th Street 3 mi
13 Turn right onto Harrison Street 1 mi
14 Turn left onto South 96th Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Melissa Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto South 99th Street 164 yd
17 Arrive right onto South 99th Street

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The return trip from La Vista, NE to Carter Lake, IA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

80 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 329CCS · 2647 South 24th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501350 kW
Target T1777 (Omaha, NE)CCS · 17810 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE, 68130350 kW
Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 3201 Manawa Centre Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501350 kW
Westwood PlazaCCS · 12125 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE, 68144350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 8809 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE, 68124250 kW

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Popular routes from destination

This 15-mile commuter trip to La Vista in Sarpy County starts with a 25-minute stretch on North 9th Street before merging onto I-80 and South 84th Street.

Popular destinations close by

La Vista, NE → Omaha, NE9 mi · 15 min La Vista, NE → Raymond, NE52 mi · 1 h 5 min La Vista, NE → Inglewood, NE35 mi · 50 min La Vista, NE → McClelland, IA29 mi · 45 min La Vista, NE → Millard Airport (MIQ)5 mi · 15 min La Vista, NE → Bellevue, NE9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to La Vista, NE, {toState}?: The distance between Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} and La Vista, NE, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to La Vista, NE, {toState}?: The drive from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to La Vista, NE, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to La Vista, NE, {toState}?: The fastest route from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to La Vista, NE, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is La Vista, NE from Carter Lake, IA?: La Vista, NE lies roughly to the south-west of Carter Lake, IA.
Are there charging stations between Carter Lake, IA and La Vista, NE?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carter Lake, IA to La Vista, NE, including Pilot Travel Center 329 (350 kW); Target T1777 (Omaha, NE) (350 kW); Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 80.

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