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

The distance between Ralston, NE, and Carter Lake, IA, is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from Ralston, NE, to Carter Lake, IA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Ralston, NE, to Carter Lake, IA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Carter Lake, IA from Ralston, NE?

Carter Lake, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Ralston, NE.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ralston, NE to Carter Lake, IA, 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: 74.

Ralston, NE Carter Lake, IA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Ralston, NE to Carter Lake, IA takes about 20 min via I 80. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto Park Drive 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto South 76th Street 102 yd
3 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South 72nd Street 2 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway 3 mi

9 Keep slightly right onto North Freeway 2 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Lake Street 1 mi
12 Turn left onto North 16th Street 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Locust Street 2 mi
14 Turn left onto North 9th Street 1 mi
15 Arrive right onto North 9th Street

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The return trip from Carter Lake, IA to Ralston, NE covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

74 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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Carter Lake, IA → Council Bluffs, IA10 mi · 20 min Carter Lake, IA → Bellevue, NE12 mi · 20 min Carter Lake, IA → Crescent, IA13 mi · 25 min Carter Lake, IA → La Vista, NE15 mi · 25 min Carter Lake, IA → Offutt AFB, NE16 mi · 25 min Carter Lake, IA → Papillion, NE18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Ralston, NE, {fromState} to Carter Lake, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Ralston, NE, {fromState} and Carter Lake, IA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ralston, NE, {fromState} to Carter Lake, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Ralston, NE, {fromState} to Carter Lake, IA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ralston, NE, {fromState} to Carter Lake, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ralston, NE, {fromState} to Carter Lake, IA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Carter Lake, IA from Ralston, NE?: Carter Lake, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Ralston, NE.
Are there charging stations between Ralston, NE and Carter Lake, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ralston, NE to Carter Lake, IA, 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: 74.

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