How far is it from Carter Lake, IA, to Offutt AFB, NE, ?

The distance between Carter Lake, IA, and Offutt AFB, NE, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carter Lake, IA, to Offutt AFB, NE, ?

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

What is the best route from Carter Lake, IA, to Offutt AFB, NE, ?

The fastest route from Carter Lake, IA, to Offutt AFB, NE, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Offutt AFB, NE from Carter Lake, IA?

Offutt AFB, NE lies roughly to the south of Carter Lake, IA.

Are there charging stations between Carter Lake, IA and Offutt AFB, NE?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carter Lake, IA to Offutt AFB, NE, including Pilot Travel Center 329 (350 kW); Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA) (350 kW); Westwood Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

Carter Lake, IA Offutt AFB, NE

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Carter Lake, IA to Offutt AFB, NE takes about 25 min via I 480; US 75. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 16 mi

This 15-mile trip takes about 24 minutes, starting on North 9th Street. The route follows the Gerald R. Ford Expressway and the Kennedy Freeway, ending at Offutt AFB along the Missouri River.

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 Continue straight onto Kennedy Freeway 8 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Capehart Road 1 mi
11 Turn slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto Fort Crook Road South 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Meyer Avenue 115 yd
14 Turn left onto Custer Drive 175 yd
15 Turn right onto Grants Pass 1 mi
16 Turn left 103 yd
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Offutt AFB, NE to Carter Lake, IA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

64 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 329CCS · 2647 South 24th Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501350 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
Metro Crossing Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3815 Metro Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501250 kW

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This 15-mile trip takes about 24 minutes, starting on North 9th Street. The route follows the Gerald R. Ford Expressway and the Kennedy Freeway, ending at Offutt AFB along the Missouri River.

Popular destinations close by

Offutt AFB, NE → Louisville, NE23 mi · 35 min Offutt AFB, NE → Ralston, NE13 mi · 25 min Offutt AFB, NE → Boys Town, NE21 mi · 35 min Offutt AFB, NE → Bellevue, NE5 mi · 10 min Offutt AFB, NE → Council Bluffs, IA15 mi · 25 min Offutt AFB, NE → Glenwood, IA16 mi · 25 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 Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to Offutt AFB, NE, {toState}?: The distance between Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} and Offutt AFB, NE, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to Offutt AFB, NE, {toState}?: The drive from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to Offutt AFB, NE, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to Offutt AFB, NE, {toState}?: The fastest route from Carter Lake, IA, {fromState} to Offutt AFB, NE, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Offutt AFB, NE from Carter Lake, IA?: Offutt AFB, NE lies roughly to the south of Carter Lake, IA.
Are there charging stations between Carter Lake, IA and Offutt AFB, NE?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carter Lake, IA to Offutt AFB, NE, including Pilot Travel Center 329 (350 kW); Walmart 1965 (Council Bluffs, IA) (350 kW); Westwood Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

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