With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Carlyle, 45 miles away, has to offer. See the best sights starting with West Access Marina, Governors Run Golf Course and Hazlet State Park. Located 45 miles away, Marion is another popular choice. If you swing by, be sure to check out Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Marion Carnegie Library and Rent One Park.