How far is Albion, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to Carmel, IN is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.48 mi
02h 24m
Flight
104.45 mi
168.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.45 mi
Kilometers
168.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.48 mi
Kilometers
230.91 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shadeland
IN

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Albion
58.4 mi
01h 12m
To Carmel
85.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on West 300 North

    35 m · 7 sec · West 300 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West

    153 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 146th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Carey Road

    2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road

    4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road

    1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    145 m · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 34%
South Strawtown Pike
42.2 mi · 29%
North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 11%
East 146th Street
5.47 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Carey Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
01h 12m from Albion
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albion and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Carmel?

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Albion and 85.1 miles from Carmel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albion and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shadeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shadeland.

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 104.45 mi (168.09 km).

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#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West 300 North (-85.42442, 41.395582)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Carmel. The current time is 21:21:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.