How far is Albion, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to Carmel, IN is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
100.48 mi
01h 39m
Flight
87.74 mi
141.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.74 mi
Kilometers
141.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.48 mi
Kilometers
161.71 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-19T09:14
Arrive Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Albion
49.8 mi
00h 49m
To Carmel
50.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

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 State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 43 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
71.2 mi · 71%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 17%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
3.12 mi · 3%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 3%
Keystone Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

69 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
00h 49m from Albion
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Albion and 50.6 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 87.74 mi (141.2 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road 256 (-85.73413, 38.743667)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Carmel. The current time is 09:14:25.

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.