How far is Alexandria, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Alexandria, IN to Carmel, IN is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Carmel.
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Start on North Canal Street
19 m · 8 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1991 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Cleveland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cleveland Street
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Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North
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Turn left
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East 146th Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street
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Turn left onto Carey Road
2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road
21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road
2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road
4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road
1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
145 m · 27 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1012 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1208 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Carmel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Carmel?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Alexandria and 22.7 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Lapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Fishers City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lapel.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 km).
#1 Alexandria
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 40.2628200, -85.6758100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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